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Keemun Mao Feng

祁门毛峰

Bud-rich gongfu black, from Anhui, China.

Black tea

Keemun Mao Feng is strongest on smoothness, sweetness and aroma intensity. Typical tasting words: orchid, rose, honey, peach, toast crust. A modern whole-leaf craft style of Keemun created to showcase delicate early spring whole buds and leaves without rigorous cutting or sifting. Served straight without milk or sugar in delicate porcelain gaiwans to appreciate the characteristic 'Keemun aroma'.

Also known as Qimen Mao Feng and Keemun Fur Peak.

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The profile

Taste, 0 to 5

sweetness4bitterness1astringency1umami2brightness3body3smoothness5aroma intensity4finish length4

Flavour families, 0 to 5

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Facts

Origin: Anhui, China
Plant: Camellia sinensis var. sinensis, Zhuye
Harvest: Early spring (pre-Qingming or early April)
Elevation: mid
Oxidation: 85 to 95%
Roast: very light
Leaf: bud and leaf
Price band: premium
Availability: fairly common
Ageing: a little
Forgiving to brew: 4 of 5
L-theanine: moderate

Made by: plucking, then withering, then gentle rolling, then oxidation, then baking.

Caffeine

A cup of Keemun Mao Feng carries a typical estimate of 50 mg of caffeine, within a range of 35 to 65 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.

How to brew it

Method	Leaf	Water	Steeps
Western, 250 ml	3 g	88 to 93 °C	3 min, 4 min, 5 min
Gongfu, 100 ml	5 g	88 to 93 °C	Rinse, then 15 s, 20 s, 25 s, 35 s, 50 s, 70 s
Cold brew, 250 ml	3 g	Fridge	8 to 12 hours

Up to 7 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

morning
afternoon
morning
afternoon
relaxing
social

Pairs with pastry, fruit and sweets. Milk: no. Iced: no. Sweetener: no. Good for beginners: yes.