Definitely a tea to lift one’s little finger to! Keemun tastes wonderful with or without milk or sugar, and goes exceptionally well with baked goods like breads, cakes and muffins. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over ¼ cup cold water. It is a light tea with characteristic stone fruitand slightly smoky notes in the aroma and a gentle, malty, non-astringent taste reminiscent of unsweetened cocoa. Finally, it's then baked or fired to remove any remaining moisture and create that black crispness. Reduce oven temperature to 350°, and bake 15 minutes more. I thought I'd had good Keemun tea before, but none of them reached this one to the socks! For those who prefer to keep things simple, however, this beverage is best served as it is. History. Keemun Tea helps to boost the immune system. ITEM# TE0021. Keemun Tea is applauded for its caffeine content so that those of you, who work most of the day and need to stay up, should try drinking a few cups. The name Keemun, however, originates from the town of Keemun in the province of Anhui, the very well respected tea-producing region of China. It was first produced in 1875 by a failed civil servant after he had learned the secrets of black tea production in Fujian. Strain milk, and return to saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low. History. As one of the world's most famous teas, Keemun is worth every sip. Steeping Instructions 3-5 minutes at 190-209 degrees Fahrenheit Drink with milk, with lemon or on its own. Remove from heat, and add tea leaves. Keemun is a black Chinese tea with a winy and fruity taste, designated as a China Famous Tea. Keemun tea (Qimen in Chinese) comes from the Chinese leaf Camellia sinensis sinensis. This is a beautiful tea'. There is also a variety of Keemun called Mao Feng which means Fur Peak and is produced in much lower volumes, noted for its smooth, elegant flavour which is delightfully different, to that of standard Keemun. ("Keemun" has been the English spelling for "Qimen" since the colonial era.) This month our fabulous master blender Mark Nicholls talks us through the wonder of Keemun. Mark demonstrates how to use the Gongfu method of brewing tea, with a lovely glass tea set. A tea with plenty of character. Let the mix steep for about 3 to 4 minutes. Cover and steep for 5 minutes. Please enable JavaScript by following the instructions at enable-javascript.com. With mixer at medium speed, beat in eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, until thoroughly incorporated. The first infusion is sweet, like a liquid milk chocolate and the scent reminds me of caramel. Privacy Policy. Ingredients Black tea. Pour mixture back into saucepan. Perfect pack. You'll see the colour develop at every brewing stage. Add vanilla bean and remaining ¼ cup sugar. Microwave on low until granules dissolve, approximately 20 seconds. Keemun is named after the particular region Qimen County of Huangshan City in Anhui province China. Black tea production varies depending on the country and landscape in which it's produced. Keemun tea is typically taken without milk or sugar. Excess moisture is lost through drying. To manage your cookie settings click manage your cookie preferences or visit our Cookie Policy page. Discover more seasonal recipes, table settings, and teatime inspiration by ordering your TeaTime subscription today! Use 1 level tea spoon per cup and steep for 3 - 5 minutes. Perfect pair. Keemun's have thick full liquors with a rich aroma and sweet taste due to their surprisingly low tannin content. This allows you to see the leaves uncurling, watch the colours developing and smell the fruity, woody and 'slightly plumy' aromas all at once. Add butter, stirring until incorporated. Perfect pair. Dip top half of éclairs in melted chocolate. Tea Taste: 5 Stars; Type: Loose Tea; Best Match: Milk Tea, Fresh Tea, Fruit Tea; Machine: TB35; Product of Origin: Yunnan Transfer dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large open-star tip (Ateco #826). A great self drinking tea, tasty neat or with milk and sugar. Pipe dough onto drawn lines on prepared baking sheets. Top varieties have orchid-like fragrance and additional floral notes i… Keemun is a type of congou-type tea, which m The leaves are then left to oxidise over a period of time allowing the enzymes to eventually turn it black. The tea has a small delicate leaf, Keemun is highly regarded as a top quality black tea around the globe. Bring milk mixture to a boil over medium heat. I made four infusions today and the flavours spanned from chocolatey to nutty, covering a refreshing fruitiness and a silky smooth and creamy third infusion on the way. Qimen black tea is an iconic black tea from China, hailing from Qimen county in Anhui Province. Discard vanilla bean. Keemun Hao Ya has a very thin, wiry and tightly twisted leaf that is black with grey hues. Try a steaming hot cup of Keemun in the afternoon and you will discover a special pleasure that could easily become habit-forming. The local tea plants in Anhui produce high-quality black tea. Every time the new teas began for sale, people were snapping up. This is a full bodied cup that can be enjoyed with or without milk and sugar. Of course you can make it as strong or as light as you like if you are drinking it black. Pipe cream onto bottom half of éclairs. Transfer pastry cream to a large heatproof bowl. Enjoy this blend with a light, crumbly shortbread biscuit. First produced in the late 19th century, it quickly became popular in the West and is still used for a number of classic blends. A classic tasting blend of the finest Assam black teas. Wet your fingertip to smooth down ends of éclairs. **Due to a delay on importation, our Keemun is in short supply, available until it runs out. In addition, the oxide of tea polyphenol can aid in promoting digestion, caring gastric mucosa and curing ulcers, especially, when you add brown sugar and milk in it. In general however, the process of making a black tea requires the leaves to be plucked and allowed to wither. Drink with milk, with lemon or on its own. Melt dipping chocolate according to package directions. Cook, whisking constantly, until pastry cream thickens. Gradually pour milk mixture over egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Keemun black tea is one of the world’s three high-aroma teas; another two is Darjeeling and the Uva tea from Sri Lanka. 'Qimen red tea') is a famous Chinese black tea. In a medium saucepan, bring milk, butter, salt, and sugar to a boil together over medium-high heat. Let cool completely on wire racks. In a small saucepan, bring milk to a boil. It is the top grade and the most famous among black tea in China. Always avoid water that's been boiled over and over again as this removes the oxygen from the water, making it taste bitter. Since it's debut, Keemun has been considered the best black tea that China produces. Keemun tea is said to go well with milk and sugar, so you may add these if you like. The tea can have a more bitter taste and the smokiness can be more defined depending on the variety and how it was processed. In a medium bowl, whisk whipping cream until medium peaks form. Remove from heat, and add tea leaves. Stir together, and let stand for 2 minutes. First produced during 1875, during the progressive movement of tea in Europe. If you're making it in a pot, pre-warm the pot (and the cups if you can) and use a good six heaped teaspoons of tea.