Description
A black tea grown in an ideal terroir in Georgia
This Grand Cru is harvested in Bakhvi, in the Guria region of Georgia. Since the 2010s, Dato and his son Gabriel have been crafting tea in this region with its ideal terroir, breathing new life into tea bushes that had previously been abandoned.
A black tea that reveals fruity, woody and honeyed aromas. The finely powdery texture provides a long-lasting finish on the palate.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Guria, Georgia
- Color:
- Black tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: small twisted leaves
Brewed leaves
Color: amber
Texture: powdery
Notes: fruity (cooked fruits), woody, honeyed, brown sugar, cocoa
Liquor
Color: amber
Texture: powdery
Notes: fruity (cooked fruits), woody, honeyed, brown sugar, cocoa
Suggestion of preparation
Prepare this tea hot:
Using a tasting set or teapot: 4 minutes in 90°C water.
According to the gong fu cha method: successive infusions of 30-40 seconds.
Prepare this tea iced:
In a teapot or carafe: infuse 8g of leaves in 50cl of room-temperature water for 40 minutes. Remove the leaves and place in the refrigerator.
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.