Keemun Peony – Chinese Black Tea
Origin: China
Taste: Deep, Smooth, Nutty, Bright
Ingredients: Black tea
Brewing: 100°C | 3–5 mins
Serving tip: Enjoy plain to savour its natural richness. A touch of honey can enhance its nutty notes, but milk is not recommended.
A refined black tea from China with a neat leaf and bright infusion. It offers a deep, slightly nutty character with a smooth finish. Elegant and balanced, it’s a great choice for a mellow yet flavourful cup.
BIT MORE INFORMATION:
Keemun Peony is a classic Chinese black tea known for its neat, well-crafted leaves and refined character. Grown in the Anhui province, Keemun teas are among the most celebrated black teas in China, often enjoyed for their smooth body and complex flavour profile.
This particular variety produces a bright, coppery infusion with a deep, slightly nutty taste and a clean, mellow finish. It’s a tea that balances richness with subtlety, making it a satisfying yet gentle choice for any time of day.
Keemun Peony is often appreciated for its elegant aroma and smooth mouthfeel. While it has enough body to be enjoyed in the morning, its delicate character also makes it suitable for afternoon sipping. Unlike many black teas, it is best served without milk to preserve its nuanced flavour.
Keemun Peony – Smooth, Fruity & Toasted Richness
A fine Chinese black tea from Qimen County, Anhui, Keemun Peony delivers a bright infusion with a deep, slightly nutty character. Carefully hand‑rolled into slender pine‑needle leaves, this exquisite tea balances toasty, malted warmth with a subtle, fruit‑sweet finish.
What Makes It Special
This exceptional Keemun Peony is known for its refined aroma and rich flavour profile—toasted notes mingling with honey-like sweetness and delicate plum fruit, all wrapped in a body that's smooth but never heavy. It’s frequently referred to as the “Burgundy of teas” because of its elegant, wine-like red liquor and layered complexity.
Origin & Craft
Grown in Qimen County, the birthplace of Keemun tea, these carefully harvested leaves undergo traditional orthodox processing. The result: tight, needle-shaped leaves and a cup of remarkable clarity and elegance. True connoisseur's tea.
Tea Lover’s Tip
Sip slowly to appreciate the layered notes. Pairs beautifully with almond biscuits or fruit cakes for a refined afternoon break.
