Description
A black tea from the region of Imereti. It is harvested at between 300 and 500 metres abovesea level in Gumati. This Grand Cru is made from Camellia Sinensis tea plant seeds and the leaves are harvested in August.
This rare Georgian Grand Cru is highly smooth and sweet. It features intense toasted, cocoa and fruity notes that have a long finish.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Gumati, Georgia
- Tea colour:
- Black tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: long leaves slightly rolled
Colour: dark brown
Notes: fruity, honeyed, roasted
Infusion
Notes: roasted, fruity, woody, cocoa
Liqueur
Colour: amber
Texture: smooth
Flavour: sweet
Notes: roasted, cocoa, riped fruits, floral, honeyed, woody, vanilla hint
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set: 4 minutes in water heated to 195°F.
With the Gong Fu Cha: infusions during 30-40 seconds.
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.