{"title":"Keemun Black Teas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeemun, also known as Qimen, is a famous Chinese black tea originating from Anhui Province, China. Known for its distinctive flavor, Keemun has long been appreciated for its rich character, natural sweetness, and subtle wine-like undertones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"keemun-black-tea","title":"Keemun Imperial","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Harvest! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e currant, cocoa, warm toast, smooth finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keemun, also known as Qimen, is a famous Chinese black tea originating from Anhui Province, China. Known for its distinctive flavor, Keemun has long been appreciated for its rich character, natural sweetness, and subtle wine-like undertones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are now sourcing our Keemun from a new tea garden, offering a more premium line of Keemun teas. This grade is a classic Congou grade with a rich, well-balanced flavor. This tea features notes of currant and cocoa, a smooth, full mouthfeel, and a lingering toasty finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent everyday black tea and a wonderful introduction to Chinese black teas. If you enjoy English Breakfast and other traditional black teas, we recommend giving this classic Keemun a try!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e black tea from Anhui Province, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteep Directions: \u003c\/strong\u003esteep 1 heaping teaspoon of tea per 8 oz boiling water, 205-212°F, for 3-4 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clipper Ship Tea Co","offers":[{"title":"Small 50g (1.8oz)","offer_id":1117338329,"sku":"","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium 150g (5.3oz)","offer_id":1117338333,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 300g (10.6oz)","offer_id":1117338337,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL 454g (16oz)","offer_id":1117338341,"sku":"","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/9385\/products\/Keemun1_square_watermark.jpg?v=1598635990"},{"product_id":"keemun-mao-feng-pre-qingming","title":"Keemun Mao Feng Pre-Qingming","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Harvest! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e caramel, cocoa, delicate honey, bright fruit, sweet malt, exceptionally smooth finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keemun Mao Feng Pre-Qingming is an exceptional, ultra-premium Chinese black tea from Anhui Province, China. Harvested during the earliest days of spring, this rare selection represents one of the most highly prized expressions of Keemun Mao Feng, celebrated for its delicate sweetness, refined complexity, and limited seasonal production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes Pre-Qingming so special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The name refers to tea harvested before the Qingming Festival in early April, prior to the later spring rains and main spring harvest. During this brief early-season window, cooler temperatures encourage slower growth, producing exceptionally tender young buds and leaves with concentrated flavor and natural sweetness. These delicate early pickings are produced in limited quantities and are highly sought after by tea connoisseurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMao Feng, meaning \"fur peak,\" refers to the fine, downy hairs on young tea buds and the distinctive shape of the leaves. Carefully hand-rolled, charcoal-fired, and hand-sorted, this beautiful whole-leaf tea showcases the remarkable qualities of an early spring harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe infusion is smooth and aromatic, with notes of caramel, cocoa, and delicate honey, complemented by bright, almost juicy fruit undertones and a gentle malty sweetness. Its exceptionally refined character and lingering finish offer an elegant expression of Keemun that stands apart from traditional Congou grades and later spring harvests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA truly special Chinese black tea for those who appreciate rare seasonal harvests, exceptional craftsmanship, and the finer nuances of premium loose leaf tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pre-Qingming spring harvest black tea from Anhui Province, China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep Directions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Steep 1 heaping teaspoon of tea per 8 oz water at 205–212°F for 3–4 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clipper Ship Tea Co","offers":[{"title":"Small 50g (1.8oz)","offer_id":67817056829519,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium 150g (5.3oz)","offer_id":67817056862287,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 300g (10.6oz)","offer_id":67817056895055,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL 454g (16oz)","offer_id":67817056927823,"sku":null,"price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/9385\/files\/C69BA6AB-D5F6-4BEA-A602-DF391FE33FFB.jpg?v=1793828740"},{"product_id":"keemun-mao-feng","title":"Keemun Mao Feng","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Harvest!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e caramel, cocoa, honey, bright fruit, delicate malt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keemun Mao Feng is a premium spring-harvest Chinese black tea from Anhui Province, China. Unlike our Keemun Imperial, a Keemun Congou, Mao Feng is prized for its tender young leaves, delicate character, natural sweetness, and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name Mao Feng translates to \"fur peak,\" referring to the fine, downy hairs found on young tea buds and the distinctive shape of the leaves. Carefully selected and processed, these tender leaves produce a softer, more nuanced expression of Keemun with a naturally sweet and refined character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful whole-leaf tea brews a smooth amber infusion with notes of caramel, cocoa, and honey, complemented by bright, almost juicy fruit undertones and a delicate malty finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts lighter, more aromatic character makes it distinctly different from traditional Keemun black teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful choice for tea enthusiasts looking to explore the exceptional qualities of spring-harvest Chinese black teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e black tea from Anhui Province, China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep Directions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Steep 1 heaping teaspoon of tea per 8 oz water at 205–212°F for 3–4 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clipper Ship Tea Co","offers":[{"title":"Small 50g (1.8oz)","offer_id":67817116631119,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium 150g (5.3oz)","offer_id":67817116663887,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 300g (10.6oz)","offer_id":67817116696655,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL 454g (16oz)","offer_id":67817116729423,"sku":null,"price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/9385\/files\/6D5BC02C-F926-444A-BD71-8CB946E91A9C.jpg?v=1793822982"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.clippershipteaco.com\/collections\/keemun-black-teas.oembed","provider":"Clipper Ship Tea Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}