Qimen An Tea, produced in Qimen County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, China, is a specialty tea distinct from Qimen black tea despite their similar names. Qimen An Tea is renowned for its unique appearance and flavor profile, featuring slender, golden-yellow leaves with a delicate fragrance and mild sweetness.
Keemun An Tea Brewing Instructions
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon Keemun An Tea leaves
- 300 ml hot water (90-95°C / 194-203°F)
Steps:
🔄 Rinse the tea leaves quickly with hot water.
⏳ Steep in 300 ml hot water for 3 minutes.
☕ Enjoy when the tea turns a rich reddish-brown. Add 🍯 honey or milk if desired.
♻️ Re-steep for a lighter second brew if preferred!
Health benefits
cooling the body in hot weather, quenching thirst, and potentially lowering blood pressure
Keemun An Tea Year of 2015
Cooling the body in hot weather, quenching thirst, and potentially lowering blood pressure
- Water Temperature: Heat water to about 194°F (90°C).
- Tea Quantity: Use approximately 2-3 grams (or 1 tablespoon) of Qimen An Tea leaves for every 8 ounces (240ml) of water.
- Steeping Time: Steep the tea for around 3-4 minutes for the first infusion.
- Subsequent Infusions: Qimen An Tea can be steeped multiple times. Increase the steeping time slightly with each subsequent infusion to extract more flavor.
- Enjoy: Pour the tea into cups and savor the delicate fragrance and mild sweetness of Qimen An Tea.
