Qimen

In the low wooded mountains of southern Anhui, cloud is frequent and growth is slow. The leaf takes its time to load up on fragrance.

• KeemunThe orchid-scented black of Anhui, born in 1875 and poured into every great English breakfast blend since.

• Earl GreyA black-tea blend lifted with cold-pressed bergamot oil: citrus brightness over a brisk, familiar base.