Keemun Black Tea
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Keemun Black Tea, fully known as "Keemun Congou Black Tea" (祁门工夫红茶) and often abbreviated as "Keemun", is a celebrated traditional Chinese tea.
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Keemun Black Tea, fully known as "Keemun Congou Black Tea" (祁门工夫红茶) and often abbreviated as "Keemun", is a celebrated traditional Chinese tea. Below is a detailed introduction:
Historical Origins
● Origins: While tea production in Qimen dates back to the Tang Dynasty (when the region was part of Shezhou and mentioned in Lu Yu’s The Classic of Tea), modern Keemun black tea was developed in 1875.
● Key Figures:Yu Ganchen, a native of Yi County, Anhui, established a tea workshop in Yaodu Street, Jiande County after retiring from Fujian, adapting Fujian black tea techniques ("Min Hong").
Hu Yuanlong of Qimen also pioneered local black tea production by refining methods from other provinces.
Growing Environment
Produced in Qimen, Dongzhi, Guichi, Shitai, and Yi County (Anhui) and Fuliang, Jiangxi, the tea thrives in:
● Elevation: 100–350m hills and slopes.
● Climate: Mild temperatures, high humidity, abundant rainfall (year-round), large day-night temperature differences, frequent fog, and limited sunlight.
● Soil: Rich in alumina and iron, ideal for tea cultivation.
Harvesting
● Standard: Fresh leaves are processed immediately to preserve quality.
● Premium grades: Primarily one bud + one leaf or one bud + two leaves.
Seasonal Batches
● Spring: 6–7 harvests.
● Summer: 6 harvests.
● Autumn: Minimal or no picking.
Production Process
Primary Processing:
● Withering: Enhances enzymatic activity.
● Rolling: Shapes leaves into tight strips, rupturing cells to enable fermentation.
● Fermentation: Critical for developing the red color and signature flavor.
● Drying: Halts fermentation, stabilizes quality, and enhances aroma.
● Refinement:Sorting, cutting, winnowing, re-roasting, and blending to achieve uniform grade and flavor.
Quality Characteristics
● Appearance: Tight, slender, and glossy black strips with elegant tips.
● Liquor: Bright red and transparent.
● Aroma: Distinctive "Keemun Fragrance"—floral, fruity, and honeyed.
● Taste: Smooth, mellow, and sweet with a lingering aftertaste.
● Spent Leaves: Vibrant red and evenly bright.
Grading
Classified by appearance and quality into:Gift Tea , Extra Fine , Premium, Grade 1–7.
Health Benefits
Rich in riboflavin, folate, and carotene, it is a key dietary source of fluoride. Its polyphenols help absorb alkaloids and heavy metals, supporting:Oral health (prevents cavities).Antioxidant and detoxifying effects.
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Keemun Black Tea
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