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Keemun Iced Tea

Keemun — China's most celebrated black tea — brewed and served over ice. Smoky, wine-like, and with a distinctive orchid fragrance that no other black tea can replicate. The most complex classic iced tea in the collection.

15 min
Easy
Serves 4
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Keemun Iced Tea

Instructions

  1. 1

    Steep the Keemun in boiling water for 3 minutes. Keemun is more delicate than Assam — do not over-steep or the wine-like character turns harsh.

  2. 2

    Strain into a pitcher. Taste before adding honey — Keemun has a natural sweetness and complexity that can stand alone.

  3. 3

    Add the cold water and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until fully chilled.

  4. 4

    Serve over ice with a curl of orange peel, expressing the oils over the glass before dropping it in.

Pro tip

Keemun Hao Ya (Grade A) is the finest grade and worth seeking out — its orchid and wine notes are most pronounced. Keemun is one of the teas traditionally used in English Breakfast blends, but drinking it single-origin reveals a character that blends obscure. The orange peel garnish is not just decorative — the citrus oils complement Keemun's natural fruitiness beautifully.

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