Keemun Panda "A" is an extra quality Keemun has a neat pine-needle leaf and produces a subtly rich liquor with a toasty character and delicate aroma. A truly delicate tea that can be enjoyed any afternoon or evening. A winey and fruity tea with depth and complexity. Takes milk very well. The Infusion is bright tending to reddish. Of all the China black teas available Keemun Panda 1 is probably one of the best known. Keemun is one of the Congou-type teas; meaning it requires a great deal of gongfu (disciplined skill) to make into fine taut strips without breaking the leaves. Interestingly the characters in the written Chinese script for time and labour are the same as those used for 'gongfu'. It is often said that a properly produced Keemun such as Panda 1 is on of the finest teas in the world with a complex aromatic and penetrating character often compared to burgundy wines. Traditionally Keemuns were used in English Breakfast tea. Keemun black tea was only produced after 1875 - against the grain of the Chinese practice of producing green teas.
Please note: In order to become more environmentally-friendly we no longer add large coloured labels to our tea packets. Simply peel off the small name label from the back of your packet to make it totally biodegradable! Gift tubes are as shown.
Tea Type |
Quantity |
Water Temp |
Brew Time |
WHITE | 3-5g per cup | 70c | 5-6 mins |
GREEN | 3-5g per cup | 75c | 2-5 mins |
BLACK | 3-5g per cup | 95c | 4-6 mins |
OOLONG | 3-5g per cup | 95c | 5-8 mins |
PU-ERH | 3-5g per cup | 95c | 4-6 mins |
UK Orders over £30 | FREE |
UK Orders under £30 and below 250g | £1.97 |
UK Orders under £30 and above 250g | £3.95 |
International Orders | £15 |
We thoroughly enjoy this tea whether it is mid morning or afternoon.