Chinese Black Teas
Black tea is a completely oxidized (fermented) tea. Black tea, or as it is known in China - hong cha (red tea), was originally only for export to the foreign markets. At one time, black tea was considered of lesser quality and not desired by the Chinese themselves and therefore, was exported. Which is why, to this day, black tea is what everyone outside of China thinks of when talking about tea, whereas, tea in China is understood to mean green tea. Black tea's caffeine is approximately 3 %, which is the highest of all the different kinds of tea, but still lower than coffee. Keemun in all its forms is one of the great black teas of the world.
Ching Wo
This is our house choice chinese black tea. It's a lovely all-purpose tea with a balanced flavour and reddish liquor.
Keemun Gong Fu
Grown in central Chinese province of Anhui, this is a black tea of high quality, soft,aromatic yet assertive. Perfect for breakfast but in reality it's the everyday tea of many Chinese.
Osprey Lapsang Souchong
A fine quality Lapsang Souchong, subtler than the Formosa versions. You either love or hate the tarry flavour.
Keemun Mao Feng
This is a tip top Keemun. Deep, complex and smoky.Easy to get hooked on this brew.
Picking Tea Keemun Province
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