Description
Nestled in the heart of a tranquil forest, this tea estate provides ideal growing conditions for its tea plants, amid a misty and humid environment. The 19 year-old tea maker who works on this estate produces many remarkable Grands Crus just like this one.
This delicious autumn black tea reveals indulgent stewed fruit and honey notes that develop against a highly smooth texture.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Ilam, Nepal
- Tea colour:
- Black Tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: twisted leaves
Liqueur
Colour: amber
Texture: silky
Notes: fruity (stewed fruits), woody, honeyed, caramelized
Suggestion of preparation
Prepare this tea warm:
With the teapot or the tasting set: 4 minutes in water heated to 185°F.
With the Gong Fu Cha: infusions during 30-40 seconds.
Prepare this tea iced:
In a teapot or carafe: infuse 16 g of leaves per liter of water at room temperature for 30 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.