I got a sample of this from a friend, and I’m intrigued. The brew is lighter than I expected, though I think that is more because I used too much water for the sample I had. I steeped for a full five minutes, hoping that might make up for it—I’m not sure it did. This is my first Keemun tea, and I’m definitely going to try more. It has a vaguely smoky, peppery aroma that is very lovely. The sip is gently smoky, nothing like a Lapsong Souchong (I remember with horror my first cup of that), and it goes down smooth. Overall a nice tea. Definitely one to keep on my short list for when my current stash starts to dwindle.
Preparation
Boiling
5 min, 0 sec
I’m not sure I’ve ever had an English Breakfast blend with Keemun in it. I’m not a fan of the peppery taste, so I probably won’t be trying this one. But I also frequently use too much water when brewing samples. It happens. :)