Keemun Xiang Luo (ZK50)

A Black Tea from

Rating

78 / 100

Calculated from 6 Ratings
Tea type
Black Tea
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Ingredients
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Flavors
Cocoa, Corn Husk, Dark Wood, Dry Grass, Forest Floor, Nut Fruits, Red Wine, Rose, Tobacco, Chocolate
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Caffeine
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Certification
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Typical Preparation
Use 12 oz / 369 ml of water
Set water temperature to 205 °F / 96 °C
Use 2 g of tea
Steep for 3 min, 30 sec
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9 Tasting Notes View all

“A tea to be savored, this delicate Keemun does not feature the smokey tobacco flavor of some, but the alluring blend of spice (cinnamon and allspice) and red wine is delicious. This is not an...” Read full tasting note
“Aren’t these leaves just the cutest?! Remind me of those sweet African curls on a baby’s head. The leaf color is dark when dry but is a mix of dark chocolate and milk chocolate when wet. The flavor...” Read full tasting note
“I just opened the sample pack I bought from Upton exactly a year ago, and it smelled fresh, but perhaps it’s unfair to review it his state. I am not knowledgeable about Keemuns at this stage in my...” Read full tasting note
“This is a more like it. After an unfortunate bout with the Z11 Keemun this morning, I chose this one next. This is kind of the opposite end of the spectrum from the Z11. There is a...” Read full tasting note

Description

A rare offering from An Hui province, home of the famous Hao-Ya teas. This offering has an intensely rich character, with deep chocolate notes in the cup as well as in the leaf aroma. A truly outstanding selection.

Origin: China

Steeping Suggestions: –
Leaf Quantity: 2¼ g/cup
Water Temp: 212°(boiling)
Steep Time: 3-5 min.

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