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Tea Forte Single Steeps Keemun Black

The Anhui original. Winey, cocoa, a hint of orchid.

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Form

Loose leaf

Leaf

Black

Brew temp

212°F

Steep time

3-4 min

The verdict

Where this pick fits.

The classic Anhui black — winey, cocoa-noted, just a hint of orchid. The original ingredient in English Breakfast blends. Drinks well at strength, holds up to milk.

The Anhui original. Winey, cocoa, a hint of orchid. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve — without pretending to solve every stage after it.

Quick take

  • Best for: breakfast blend base, milk + sugar, cocoa lovers
  • Format: Loose leaf
  • Leaf: Black
  • Caffeine: high

Best for

Where it earns its keep.

  • · breakfast blend base
  • · milk + sugar
  • · cocoa lovers

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