ZK98: China Keemun Mao Feng

Tea type
Black Tea
Ingredients
Chinese Keemun Black Tea
Flavors
Malt, Roasted, Smoke, Heavy, Sweet
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Caffeine
Not available
Certification
Vegan
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Average preparation
Boiling 4 min, 45 sec 15 g 41 oz / 1200 ml

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  • “Third cup of the day….. I did pick up a sample of this one for comparison. I have not had it in my cupboard for over a year and wanted to have a more accurate view of this than just my memory. ...” Read full tasting note
    89
  • “I love starting my day with a cup of this wonderful tea. I am always generous with steep times which borders between 6 and 8 minutes. The result as always is splendid. There are dark fruit notes...” Read full tasting note
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  • “I’m trying to restrain myself from placing a Harney order (new Chinese tea available! free shipping code! Discount code! I have a $5 points thingum! wait – that’s encouraging me – slap my hand!) so...” Read full tasting note
  • “Pretty good, nice in the morning with some milk and sugar tho that made it a bit heavy on my belly. Not sure if the caffeine or the milk and sugar but my belly kinda hurts now, It was worth it tho...” Read full tasting note
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From Upton Tea Imports

From An Hui province. Long, slender leaves with exceptional quality. One of the finest black teas from China. Milder and more complex than traditional Keemun style teas. Exquisite flavor and aroma. An exceptional value among teas of this style.

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28 Tasting Notes

3 tasting notes

120 ruyi yixing
4g
190°

Dry Leaves: long black twists
Dry aroma: tobacco
Wet Leaves: army green narrow leaves long stems
Wet aroma: horse hay twigs sweat mild smoke
Tea aroma: horse hay
Liquor: dark caramel
Base: farm
Texture: light
Throatiness: cold smoke, dissipates quickly but leaves the impression of something slimey
Quenchless: round like glass marbles on the roof of the mouth & cheek pouches, slow descent against back of throat, warm marble in the belly
Chaqi: energy to the triceps

Brewing steps:
rinse
INFs 50s, 3, 5min

3g
190°
7min (circular agitation @2min)
Smoke. Huigan. Gauchos. Maté.

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85
6 tasting notes

Exceptionally complex, with a sweet smoky taste and a bit of a bitter aftertaste

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65
34 tasting notes

first Keemun. Definitely different.

Preparation
Boiling 7 min, 0 sec

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95
309 tasting notes

Got this as I am still seeking the right Keemun Mao Feng for me.

This is nicely smokey and rich with underneath deeply below a pleasing black tea acrid feel in the back of the throat. Sweetness and honey colors at the roof of mouth. Moderate astringency.

This is a dark rich tea without being. Too heavy. In fact, I’d like a bit more weight so I may try later brewing with a bit extra leaves. But this may really be the perfect balance. Experimenting is good, though.

Very nice. Might be a standard for me.

Flavors: Heavy, Malt, Smoke, Sweet

Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec 15 g 41 OZ / 1200 ML
Doug F

It’s always been a standard for me. It’s as good as many more expensive Keemuns.

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81
7 tasting notes

This tea is smoky, but the flavor cannot follow the taste of the tea. The taste is too light then its flavor; weak balance. I put leaves a bit more than the standard (around 5g / 300ml). It’s not a perfect Keemun but I love it.

Preparation
Boiling 3 min, 30 sec

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