
Hello friends, long time no see! Apologies for getting burnt out on tea blogging a little bit. I took some time away from sharing everything I was sipping and focused on enjoying things in the moment, and finally I feel the drive to write and share my tea adventures again! Despite being inactive here I've been consistently active on my instagram account. Check me out there!
I was sent a parcel from Teavivre of their Spring 2016 teas, and was thrilled to find the Keemun Imperial black tea tucked inside! A properly done Keemun always makes me think of chilly October afternoons, woodsmoke in the air, and honey-sweet treats -- this particular tea did just that!
This variety of Keemun seemed heavy on the chocolate note. The leaves brewed a lovely clear amber cup. The steam smelled like cocoa and wildflower honey with a slight bit of woodiness. The first sip is smooth and sweet with a slightly smoky tang on the back of the tongue. The malty note keeps this tea feeling earthy and not overly sweet. The malt creates a heartiness that makes this Keemun perfect for sipping in the cooler months (don't let that stop you from brewing in the summer!) and results in a very enjoyable cup. It resteeped nicely and the quality of the brew remained strong after 3 infusions.
Things that came to mind while I sipped: cocoa, dark honey, toast, smoke, pumpkins, autumn air.
The Keemun Imperial black tea was smooth, rich, and very comforting. I recommend picking this one up if you enjoy black teas with cocoa notes, or if you like daydreaming about autumn weather!

Ahhhh, that one's an old favorite of mine. Good to see that TeaVivre still carries it. If you have a Nonpareil Dian Hong in that swag bag ... get to that one next. Trust me.
ReplyDeleteDang, that one isn't in my little sample set -- sounds like I'm missing out! They always send a lovely variety of teas so I can't complain, though. :)
DeleteYour photos are absolutely beautiful! I have admired your Instagram and it's lovely to see you have a blog too! The tea sounds delicious ^_^
ReplyDeleteOoooh, thank you so much! ❤ I'm so glad we found each other's blogs!
DeleteI have never heard of this tea. But its unique and beautiful name is giving me an immense amount of energy to have a cup of fresh green tea. I would like to check its flavour soon.
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