Keemun Imperial Black Tea from Teavivre

Keemun Imperial Black Tea

Tea type
Black Tea
Ingredients
Black Tea Leaves
Flavors
Berry, Cinnamon, Earth, Floral, Honey, Jam, Malt, Mineral, Plum, Smoke, Stonefruit, Sweet, Fruity, Flowers, Frosting, Pine, Bread, Sweet Potatoes, Caramel, Molasses, Yams, Hay, Tea
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Loose Leaf
Caffeine
Medium
Certification
Not available
Edit tea info Last updated by janchi
Average preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 2 min, 45 sec 5 g 8 oz / 250 ml

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  • “Sipdown! (59) Another yummy Teavivre tea! I admit, I don’t have much experience with Keemun teas… My impression of them is that they’re stronger and smokier than the Yunnan and Fujian teas I...” Read full tasting note
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  • “I thought I had already reviewed all of Teavivre’s Keemun black tea offerings but somehow I missed this one. I’ve purchased their Grade 1 and Grade 2 Keemun teas in the past and enjoyed them both....” Read full tasting note
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  • “I find it impossible that I have not posted a note about this one. I am drinking the very last of it! I made two steeps at breakfast and will sip it throughout the morning. I was really craving...” Read full tasting note
  • “I had this tea right after trying Keemun 2 Grade by Teavivre and wow, what different teas they are. The Imperial has very showy, attractive dry leaves and one of the most heady fragrances I...” Read full tasting note
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From Teavivre

The fresh leaves for making this tea grew in the original producing area of Keemun tea, at an average elevation of 800 m above sea level. The one bud with one leaf (which just starts to open up, called Chu zhan “初展”) is hand-plucked for making this tea around the Chinese season of Qing Ming in early spring days. These fresh first-plucking leaves for making are loaded with nutrients and hence the finished dry leaves are neat and bold with high percentage of tiny golden tips. There is a sweet, mellow taste which creates a pleasant smooth sensation in your mouth. Overall, the first infusion of this tea is high in roasted sweet potato flavor mixed somewhat flower aroma, the second infusion is very mellow and the third infusion‘s lingering sweet and fragrant aftertaste will give you more enjoyment.

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32 tasting notes

The more I drink of this, the better I like it; it’s a nice, sweet, mellow tea, and for a black tea it’s very relaxing, and perfect for lazing around with after a heavy Sunday lunch.

My brewing method for black teas changed a few days ago when my new yixing teapot, that I’m reserving for black teas, arrived; it’s nowhere near being fully seasoned yet, and possibly it’s all in my head, but my black teas do taste just a little bit more fabulous when I make them in my new pot.

Flavors: Caramel, Hay, Honey, Malt, Tea

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 1 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 7 OZ / 200 ML
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