2024 Phoenix Song Xiang

Dark tea from Yunnan, China
€28.00

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A Grand Cru with woody, vanilla and caramel notes.
  • Infusion Time 4'

  • Quantity 6 g / 30 cl

  • Temperature of infusion 90°C - 195°F

  • Time of the day All day long

Description

This Grand Cru comes from Phoenix Mountain, Yunnan province. It is harvested at over 1,700 metres above sea level from da ye tea plants. It is a shu pu erh, which means that its fermentation process has been accelerated. 

A comforting, highly smooth shu pu erh, boasting a woody character enhanced by vanilla and caramel notes.

Special qualities

  • Origin:
  • Yunnan, China
  • Tea colour:
  • Dark tea

Suggestion of preparation

Prepare this tea warm: 

With a teapot or a tasting set: 3 minutes in water heated to 90°C (195°F).

According to the gong fu cha method: infusions during 30-40 seconds.

Prepare this tea iced: 

In a teapot or a carafe: infuse 8 g of leaves per 50 cl of water at room temperature for 40 minutes. Remove the leaves and store in the fridge.

Grands Crus: savour the exceptional

Rare and ephemeral, teas identified as Grands Crus by Palais des Thés are the result of alchemy between a tea plant variety, its terroir and the talent of an artisan grower. Meticulously plucked, processed and sourced in the most respected tea gardens, our Grands Crus unveil unique flavours that reflect the refinement of their origins.

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