First Grade Heirloom Keemun Gongfu Black Tea

Prized as one of the world’s four most famous black teas, Keemun black tea (also known as Qimen) is a legendary Chinese favorite. Our First Grade Keemun solidly represents high-level traditional Gongfu black tea craftsmanship.

While mass-market stores typically offer lower-grade Keemun Hao Ya A/B varieties, our authentic, artisan-crafted loose leaf is a premium selection of its kind. Hand-harvested from the traditional core producing area of Likou at an elevation of about 800 meters, this high-mountain terroir gives the tea its unparalleled depth and smooth character.

The Hallmark of True Traditional Gongfu Craftsmanship 

Look closely at the dry leaves: they are exceptionally fine and tightly rolled. This is the definitive hallmark of true traditional Gongfu processing, a meticulous, highly complex traditional method that expertly coaxes out the world-famous, elusive "Keemun Fragrance" (Qimen Xiang). 

Why Choose Our First Grade Keemun Tea? 

• Authentic Likou Origin: Grown at 800 meters in the core terroir of Anhui province, ensuring an authentic flavor profile.
• Superior to Standard Grades: A massive step up in quality, aroma, and leaf appearance compared to commercial Keemun Hao Ya A/B.
• The Legendary Keemun Fragrance: Masterfully processed to release subtle orchid-like and honeyed floral aromas, unique to top-tier Qimen teas.
• Clean Energy Boost: Provides a smooth, jitter-free increase in mental alertness and focus.

Tasting Profile

Brewing into a brilliant, ruby-red liquor, this First Grade selection offers a beautifully smooth and mellow cup defined by the signature, sweet floral "Keemun Fragrance." It delivers a classic, full-bodied taste of the core producing terroir, balancing notes of stone fruit and wildflowers with an underlying richness of yams.

Additional Info

Origin:                      Qimen county, Anhui province, China

Harvest Time:          April 2024

Bush Varietal:          Heirloom Chu Ye Zhong 

Caffeine level:         Medium