ZK22: Hubei Province Keemun Ji Hong

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Brand:	Upton Tea Imports
Style:	Keemun
Caffeine:	Caffeinated
Region:	Hubei, China
Loose/teabag:	Loose
Product page:	ZK22: Hubei Province Keemun Ji Hong

Commercial Description:

Rated a top tea region since the Tang Dynasty, Hubei province produces this remarkable black tea. A special grade of Keemun.

Brewing Instructions: (from Upton Tea Imports)

Leaf Quantity: 2¼ g/cup
Water Temp: 212º (boiling)
Steep Time: 3-5 min.

Ratings & Reviews:

Total: 70/100 : Aroma: 7/10, Flavor: 3/5, Value: 5/5, Overall: 6/10

The second Hubei Keemun I've tried, and it is immediately recognizable as a Hubei Keemun: the same aroma of chicken soup, the earthy and fruity Keemun tones weaker and taking a back burner, and a slight usually edginess not present in Anhui Keemuns.

Flavor is overall very sweet, there are even some tones of honey in the aroma. Faint, almost imperceptible hint of smokiness.

This is remarkably similar to Rishi's Keemun from Hubei province. I can't say I prefer one to the other. The only difference is that this one is not marked as organic. But it's very similar in price. Given that, I'd prefer to buy from Rishi.

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