Keemun Orchid Tea

Keemun Tea Orchid Tea is as beautiful in aroma, taste and character as its name suggests. It is a type of China Black Tea from Qimen County, Anhui Province. When brewed, the liquor is coppery-orange, and the flavour is sweet and smooth.

Connoisseurs indeed consider it reminiscent of wild orchids. We pack it fresh to order here at our Kent-based factory – our way of guaranteeing quality and consistency.

What’s more, when it comes to its caffeine content, you can expect around 45-mg per 8-oz cup. This stimulating chemical compound, as most will know already, famously provides an energy boost.

That isn’t the only benefit it provides. Studies suggest that, when enjoyed as part of a healthy and active lifestyle, it boosts immunity, aids digestion and even promotes weight loss.

Facts About Keemun Orchid Tea

• “Keemun” in Keemun Tea Orchid is an archaic English spelling of “Qimen.”
• It comes from a particularly mountainous and forest-covered region, which has low temperatures, high humidity and frequent fog. These conditions contribute significantly to the Tea.
• While the history of Chinese Tea dates back some 5,000 years, Keemun Tea only came into existence in 1875. It was, in many respects, the product of failure.
• A former civil servant called Yu Ganchen, who had recently lost his job, decided to experiment with Black Tea production to overcome his shame. The result was, of course, Keemun Tea.

About Keemun Tea from China

Keemun Tea Orchid Tea is but one example of a Chinese Tea. The country is most famous for Green Tea, with varieties including Sencha, Mao Feng and Chun Mee. When it comes to China Black Tea, in particular, however, Keemun Tea is one of the most popular.

Overall, the country accounts for 35% of the world’s total Tea output, making it the largest producer. Start your journey with this remarkable infusion.

Useful Information

Type of Tea: Black Tea.

Origin: Qimen County, Anhui Province, China.

Brewing Instructions: Brew using freshly boiled water. Infuse for 3 to 5 minutes.

How to Serve: Milk or Vegan Milk for Tea, sugar, honey or lemon are excellent choices. Alternatively, serve black.

Tasting Notes: Imparts notes of honey, plum, pine and sesame.

Colour in Cup: Coppery liquor, light in tone.

Keemun Tea Orchid Benefits

The antioxidants in this Leaf Tea can improve oral health. This is according to a study conducted in conjunction with the College of Dentistry at the University of Iowa and the Institute of Odontology at Göteborg University.

Both the US and Swedish researchers concluded that the polyphenolic compounds in Black Tea could kill or suppress cavity-causing bacteria.

Furthermore, according to research, the Effects of Caffeine improve life in small yet significant ways by, for example, boosting memory consolidation.

A study out of John Hopkins University in Baltimore, USA, can support this remarkable claim with evidence. It concluded that a 200 mg caffeine pill is all it might take to help those living with dementia.