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Qimen Caixia

Qimen Caixia

A spring black tea made from handpicked, unbroken buds and leaves. Complex, smooth, and sweet with Keemun's signature slightly spicy character and mild astringency. High-end spring black tea with full flavor at a reasonable price.

Gold Medal, Chinese Tea Industry Annual Conference International Black Tea Competition

50 g
Regular price €22,00 EUR
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Flavor Notes
Muscovado, Brown butter, Walnut
Sweetness
Astringency
Plucking Standard
One bud, one leaf
Variety
Qimen Xiaochuyezhong
Processing
Withering, Oxidation, Roasting
Harvest Year
2024
Harvest Time
Early April
Qimen Caixia

The Farm Story

Wang Chang, born in 1966 in Qimen County, Anhui, comes from a tea‐making family and has over 30 years’ experience. He crafts Qimen (Keemun) black tea from a unique small‐leaf cultivar and developed blends such as Qi Hong Huang and Qi Hong Xiang Luo. As president of the Qimen Black Tea Association since 2014, he is a recognized Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor. His leadership spurred a cooperative uniting thousands of local farmers and boosting incomes. Qimen tea, famed since the Tang Dynasty as green tea, saw its black version emerge in the Qing Dynasty around 1875.

Region
Qimen County, Huangshan City
Tea Maker
Wang Chang
Area
Large co-op of 2780+ growers
Elevation
100-350 masl
Environment
Northern humid subtropical monsoon climate; over 80% forest coverage; more than 80% of tea gardens located in canyon zone
Soil
Yellow or red and yellow soil with purple shale, pH 5-6, rich in alumina and iron.
  • Boil the water to 95°C.
  • Weight tea leaves at a ratio of 1:100 in the kettle. Adjust the amount based on your preference and the type of tea you're using.
  • Pour the hot water over the tea leaves, ensuring that all the leaves are fully saturated. Use a circular motion to evenly wet the leaves.
  • Start the timer and let the tea steep. Tea generally requires 3-5 minutes of steeping time, but this can vary based on personal preference and the specific type of tea. Experiment to find your ideal steeping time.
  • Keep an eye on the timer and avoid over-steeping, as it can lead to a bitter taste. Adjust the steeping time according to your taste preferences.
  • Drain the brewed tea from the brewer.

Adjustments can be made to suit your personal taste preferences and the specific characteristics of the tea you choose.

Brewing Method
Western Method
Tea Weight
3-4g
Brew Ratio
1:100
Brew Water
300g
Water Temperature
92-95°C
Brew Time
3 minutes

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