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Originally Posted by Stitchawl
I wonder if a Keemun made with pekoe is as good a a Keemun made with whole leaf?
See? Maybe it's because of the leaf size? I wonder... I think I need to go back to that Chinese import shop and see if perhaps they were able to get more of that unbranded Keemun. That was some really fine tea!
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Cannot comment on it. I don't have an opinion yet. While PekoeTea's Keemun has long leaves, I think The East India Co.' Keemun has small but I will double check it at home.
I think my next try of Keemun might be
Keemun Hao Ya B and
Keemun Mao Feng
I will also try to brew PekoeTea's Finest Keemun Mao Feng the way they suggest on wikipeadia
Keemun tea
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Keemun Mao Feng (祁門毛峰) - A variety, where Mao Feng means Fur Peak, which is made of only slightly twisted leaf buds and is sometimes noted for a smoother and different flavor. Many people prefer to brew a smaller quantity of this tea for a longer time than usual, up to 7 minutes, to bring out more interesting tones in the tea.
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Cuppa #2
Assam Mangalam.
Tea Hummer indeed.
I googled it and in other shops it looks like leaves, while the one I have from Tea House Emporium looks like tiny pellets. I think that is the reason why it is so strong. I get more tea in a tea spoon than if it had tea leaves shape.