A complex journey of flavors, from syrupy passion fruit cake to bold cocoa beans, this Qi Men Hong Cha does not disappoint.
Preparation
Temperature
212℉
Tea to Water
5g to 5oz
Steep Time
1m, then 30s
Number of Steeps
4
Attributes
Brand
Tea Drunk
Season
Spring
Year
2019
Elevation
n/a
Flavors
Astringency
Dry
Body
Thin
Strength
Strong
Rating
4 out of 5
Dry Leaves
Passion fruit cake
Wet Leaves
Cocoa beans
Tea Aroma
Honeyed Roses
Tea Flavor
Floral citrus
The complexity of this Qi Men Hong Cha
What a delicious tea! It is so interesting to smell the leaves and the tea, and compare that with the taste of the tea. Our olfactory system is pretty amazing, especially when it is pared with our ability to taste. This Qi Men Hong Cha smells rich and syrupy, like a dense, tart passion fruit cake. As the tea brews, it transforms from notes of cocoa to blooming flowers. Yet, sipping the tea, the flavor is light and citrusy. Delicious, and beautiful to look at, too!
What is Qi Men Hong Cha?
So, what is this tea? Qi Men Hong Cha, or Keemun, is a red (black) tea. It originated in Qimen County of Huangshan, which is where the name “Keemun” came from. Furthermore, it is one of the most commonly produced teas in the world. A good-quality Keemun will be incredibly complex in flavor, ranging from floral and sweet to rich and chocolaty.
About Tea Drunk
Tea Drunk is one of my absolute favorite tea shops. They have such a wealth of knowledge and choose delectable teas to sell. In fact, one of my all-time favorite teas is Semi-Handmade Huo Qing from Tea Drunk. They are a great example of a company that champions tea knowledge, tea quality, and tea farmers.
