Keemun Extra Superior Loose Tea
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Smooth, incredibly well-rounded flavour with fruity undertones, light briskness and a sweet finish.
| Product Name | Price | Qty |
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| Keemun Extra Superior - Loose 2oz/56g |
$13.15 |
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| Keemun Extra Superior - Loose 4oz/113g |
$23.90 |
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| Keemun Extra Superior - Loose 8oz/227g |
$43.40 |
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| Keemun Extra Superior - Loose 16oz/454g |
$78.95 |
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The Anhui province of China is home of the original tea gardens. The soil and climate conditions create teas that are naturally lower in caffeine than other fully fermented teas. Keemun teas are known for their complex characters and are often referred to as the “Burgundy of Teas”.
Ingredients: Black tea (Keemun)
| Caffeine | Caffeinated |
|---|---|
| Cup Strength | Medium-Strong |
| Origin | China |
| Tea Format | Loose Tea |
| Type | Black |
All purpose Review by wj
I don't find smokey aroma. This is a robust, deeply coloured tea which can be made quite strong, without bitterness. It is perhaps my favourite all purpose tea
Posted on 2015-11-23Good Everyday Keemun Review by Charlie
Murchie's Keemun Extra Superior is a quite respectable Keemun, though a bit on the pricey side. Smell the tea before brewing - you know immediately you're in for a treat. This Keemun makes a deep red brew with a mellow, earthy character and has an excellent and typical Keemun nose. I brew at 195F for 3 minutes, and it has not a trace of bitterness, but a rich mellow liquor. It will stand up to second and third steepings and makes a good mid-day tea that requires no milk to be enjoyed.
Posted on 2013-09-27Excellent choice Review by Scarlett - Murchies Team Member
This tea has a slightly smokey aroma and taste mixed with a hint of burgundy wine. It also has lower caffeine than most black teas.
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Flavour Profile Guide
Tea and coffee tasting is a very individual, multi-dimensional experience: one person’s perfect cup can be too strong or weak, too brisk or watery for the next person. At Murchie’s, we believe that the best tea or coffee is the one that YOU like the best! We use the following flavour profile guides to help compare our teas and coffees within a relative scale.
Tea Strength Ratings
This rating method indicates the strength of flavour each tea has when brewed according to our brewing guide.
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RATING PROFILE |
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Light/Delicate: Very light in colour and delicate in flavour | |
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Medium: Medium-light cup with slightly fuller cup | |
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Medium-Strong: Medium-dark cup, medium body, and full flavour without harshness | |
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Strong: Full body, rich cup, takes milk well | |
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Very Strong: Rich, dark cup with very full, strong flavour and briskness |
Coffee Ratings
We rate the flavour properties of our coffees along two dimensions: roast and body.
Roast is simply a result of how long and how hot the beans have been roasted, which can be seen in the colour of the finished bean, and typically results in general flavour traits:
| Light Roast | More acidity, brightness and a slight pucker | |
| Medium Roast | Slightly richer flavours, some acidity, enhanced creaminess | |
| Dark Roast | Distinctive roasted flavour, sometimes notes of toasted sugar or charcoal |
Body is the term used to describe how the brewed coffee feels in your mouth:
| Light Body | Easy to drink with little lingering flavour, ‘thin’ or ‘clean’ feeling on the palate | |
| Medium Body | Heavier, creamier mouth-feel with more lingering flavour | |
| Full Body | Rich, full-mouth feeling: hits all of the palate and lingers |
Tea Brewing Guide
Different types of teas should be brewed according to certain times and water temperatures to bring out their best flavours. Use this guide as a starting point, and then experiment until you find the perfect brewing method for your favourite tea.
Based on approximately one level teaspoon (2.5g) of loose tea or one tea bag per 6-8 ounce (180-240ml) cup. For stronger flavour, add more tea. Brewing for longer may increase the strength of the tea, but will likely also cause bitterness.
Brew times shown in minutes.
Coffee Brewing Guide
The simplest methods for brewing coffee are drip coffee, pour over and French press. These guidelines are a starting point; modify the ratio of coffee to water, the grind, and brewing time to your taste. If your coffee is not strong enough, increase the proportion of coffee per cup of water, grind the beans finer, or allow them to brew longer – or any combination of these factors. If your coffee is too strong, simply do the opposite.
Drip coffee or pour over method: hot water is gradually poured over coffee grounds and slowly drips through
- Fine to medium grind coffee
- 1.5 to 2.5 tablespoons of coffee per cup of water
- Coarse grind coffee
- 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of coffee per cup (e.g. 4-6 tbsp for a 4-cup French press)
- Pour about 1/3 of the water over the coffee grinds; wait about 30 seconds and then pour in the rest
- Wait 4-5 minutes, then push down the plunger to separate the grounds from finished coffee, and enjoy!
