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What Is Keemun Black Tea?

Learn what Keemun black tea is, why it is called Qimen Hongcha in Chinese, and how it differs from other black teas.

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Keemun Black Tea, or Qimen Hongcha, is a famous Chinese black tea from Anhui known for refined aroma, floral sweetness, cocoa, honey and a smooth winey character.

Category: Chinese black tea / hong cha.

Origin: Qimen, Anhui.

Flavor: orchid, cocoa, honey, winey and refined.

Brewing: western cup or gongfu style.

Global role: bridge between familiar black tea and Chinese tea culture.

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In Chinese, black tea is called hong cha, or red tea, because of the color of the brewed liquor. Keemun is one of the most famous examples.

Compared with Yunnan black tea, which often feels honeyed, malty and full, Keemun can feel more refined, floral, cocoa-like and elegant.

This page helps global drinkers understand that Chinese black tea is not one category of breakfast-style tea. It includes many regional expressions.

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