Organic Keemun Premium Black Tea
Every step in the manufacture of this Organic Keemun Premium Black Tea is meticulously overseen - from the careful hand plucked selection of organic and Fair Trade Certified tea leaves, to the rolling and shaping, through the final oxidation and drying. This limited, small batch production offers a deep, rich and smooth black tea experience, with a beautifully-lingering aftertaste. The first taste makes it clear why keemun black tea is considered the "The Burgundy of Teas."
This loose leaf tea is grown and crafted by the Da Zhang Shan Tea Garden in Wuyuan County, a neighboring area to Qimen County, the birthplace of this famous style of Chinese black tea. We have been sourcing our standard grade Keemun from Da Zhang Shan for many years, and are delighted to procure this limited production tea that highlights their skill and mastery of premium teas.
This organic tea is our premium grade Keemun. For those looking for a standard grade Keemun, please try our Organic and Fair Trade Certified Keemun Black Tea.
Ingredients: organic Chinese black tea
Origin: Dazhangshan Tea Gardens, Jiangxi Province, China
Jiangxi Province, located in eastern China, is surrounded by mountains on three sides and sits comfortably in a subtropical climate, making it an excellent place for growing tea. Situated in Wuyuan County, the Da Zhang Shan Tea Garden maintains the region’s 1200-year reputation as the “golden triangle” of exceptional tea production. Certified organic in 1997, Da Zhang Shan was the first producer organization in China to gain Fair Trade certification in 2001. With over 5,400 member households, the Da Zhang Shan Tea Association has used their premiums to renovate 3 factories, establish a microcredit program, and build a school, among many other initiatives.
Steeping Instructions
At Arbor Teas, we believe tea should be brewed to suit your personal taste. We’re happy to make recommendations to get you started, but don’t hesitate to experiment! When brewing your tea, your main considerations are tea quantity, water temperature, and steeping time. We recommend black teas to be steeped for 3 to 5 minutes in water heated to a full, rolling boil. For the best flavor, use fresh water whenever possible, and avoid overboiling. Try not to steep your tea longer than necessary, as you’ll extract undesirable bitterness from the leaves. If you want a stronger brew, don’t steep longer, just use more tea. And don’t forget to re-steep your tea leaves to get the most out of your leaf!
Looking for more info? Check out our How-To Guides and Eco-Brewing Tips!
Staff Perspectives
Aubrey
"This tea has a distinct, full juiciness that sets it apart from our regular Keemun."
Health Benefits
Like all true tea, black tea offers many potential health benefits. Research has found that tea (Camellia sinensis) can have many positive effects on human health, including improved cardiovascular function, cancer risk reduction, improved immune function, improved oral health, and help with weight management. Tea is also full of polyphenols, which are a class of antioxidant that help your body maintain homeostasis and balance your stress levels. Black tea specifically has been found to regulate blood sugar in diabetics better than other types of tea, according to a study done by the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
For more information about the health benefits of black tea and other types of tea, and for direct sources of the above information, check out our Tea Health Benefits page!
Please note: the information above is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
