Keemun Hao Ya B
Last Updated: Sep. 5, 2017
↑About Keemun Hao Ya B
Keemun hao ya, brewed cup and spent leaves , Photo © Laubrau (Wikimedia Commons), CC BY-SA 3.0.It is produced similarly to the "A" grade, but harvested slightly later. Although usually considered a lower grade than Hao Ya A, and slightly less expensive, the differences between the two grades are subtle, and preference between them is a matter of personal taste. The variation in quality from one batch or one year to the next can be greater than the difference between the A and B grades from the same source.
Sometimes, this tea will be sold under the name "Hao Ya" without specification of A or B. If the letter is not specified, we classify teas in this category.
Like A, Keemun Hao Ya B tends to have wiry, thin, slightly curved leaves with a very dark color, almost black, sometimes slightly silvery. It is a tippy tea, making it more strongly caffeinated than lower grades.
The overall character is similar to other Keemuns. The aroma is slightly smoky, but this tea is often described as having a floral scent suggestive of orchid.
↑Recent Hao Ya B Reviews — RSS 
I thought this was an exceptional tea and was my favorite traditional Keemun ever sapmled.
Dry leaf is fine and dark in color, pleasantly aromatic, and the aroma is quite complex, it suggests fruit, spice, and dried flowers, a little like potpourri, with vegetal and chocolatey notes. The smell reminds me of Christm...
Hao-Ya 'B' Superfine Keemun from Upton Tea Imports
Style: Keemun Hao Ya B – Region: ChinaJan. 7th, 2013
This is the only Keemun I've ever tried that didn't smell like perfume. It's got a natural but slight sweetness to it, but it's not overwhelming. Honestly, the only reason I haven't ordered giant tins of this stuff is because it's quite pricey. Well worth it as a once in a while treat, though!
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Premium Keemun Hao Ya Black Tea from TeaVivre
Style: Keemun Hao Ya B – Region: Qimen, Anhui, ChinaJul. 25th, 2012
This tea has a mild flavor, but it's good. I added cream and sugar.
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Style: Keemun Hao Ya B – Region: Qimen, Anhui, ChinaApr. 24th, 2012
I was surprised to find that I strongly preferred the slightly less expensive Keemun Grade 1 from TeaVivre to this offering. While this was a very good tea, it did not wow me as being outstanding, or even higher quality than a typical Keemun. It was just different. I was surprised at the strength of the cup, the dar...
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↑Most-Rated Hao Ya B
Premium Keemun Hao Ya Black Tea
| Brand: | TeaVivre |
| Style: | Keemun Hao Ya B |
| Region: | Qimen, Anhui, China |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Leaf: | Loose |
Hao Ya B (Keemun)
| Brand: | Harney and Sons |
| Style: | Keemun Hao Ya B |
| Region: | China |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Leaf: | Loose |
Hao-Ya 'B' Superfine Keemun
| Brand: | Upton Tea Imports |
| Style: | Keemun Hao Ya B |
| Region: | China |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Leaf: | Loose |
