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“From the EU TTB – Round 3 I’ve never come across a black maofeng before, so I knew instantly that this was one I was going to have to try. The dry leaves are very fine and curly, like small pieces...” Read full tasting note
Qimen, known also as Keemun, is one of the most known Chinese black tea in the Western world.
Infused right, Qi Hong has a rich malty taste; extraordinary rich. Finer selections like this one are very floral, with leather and cocoa notes and, sometimes, tinges of smoke.
TASTE: Malty, rich, floral
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From the EU TTB – Round 3
I’ve never come across a black maofeng before, so I knew instantly that this was one I was going to have to try. The dry leaves are very fine and curly, like small pieces of wire. They’re black, dark brown and golden in colour, and so very pretty to look at! I used 1 tsp of leaf, and gave it 4 minutes in boiling water. No additions.
The resulting liquor is a medium golden-brown. There’s a light maltiness to the beginning of the sip, which is sweet and pleasant. This then opens up into a deeper and slightly more bittersweet chocolate flavour. I’m thinking dark chocolate with a reasonably high cacao content here, but it’s not at all dry tasting. The end of the sip brings a mild smokiness. I’m not usually a fan of smoke flavours in teas, but I don’t mind it here. It’s not overwhelming at all, just a gentle counterpoint that works well with the other flavours.
I’m enjoying this one a lot, and I’m pleased to have had the chance to develop my knowledge of Chinese black teas a little further. A pleasing cup.
i have a sample of this in my cupboard….it just moved up the list…. :)