Description
Nestled within a bamboo forest in the highlands of Shan Lin Xi, the tea plants thrive in an exceptional natural environment. This high mountain tea is made from the qing xin cultivar, and its leaves are harvested at an altitude of 1,200 metres!
With an exceptionally smooth texture revealing strikingly elegant fruity, floral and vanilla notes, this high mountain tea is truly unforgettable!
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Nantou, Taiwan
- Tea colour:
- Oolong
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance:leaves rolled into pearls
Liquor
Colour: golden
Texture: oily
Savour: sweet
Notes: yellow fruits, frangipani flower, vanilla, buttery, fresh vegetal
Suggestion of preparation
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.