Description
Exquisite jasmine pearls made from a subtle and precious tea: an imperial white tea harvest shaped into perfectly regular pearls. The tea pearls are placed in direct contact with genuine, freshly-picked jasmine flowers.
The delicate and intoxicating aroma of jasmine is magnified by a smooth, complex and refined white tea. A rare and unforgettable Grand Cru.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Fujian, China
- Tea colour:
- White tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: marvellous pearls, made up almost entirely of long downy buds. The pearls are precisely shaped
Colour: green pearls with silver buds
Notes: jasmine flowers
Infusion
Notes: the jasmine note has a long finish and is combined with a subtle tiaré flower
Liqueur
Colour: pale gold
Texture: oily
Flavour: sweet
Notes: highly complex and fresh jasmine notes, fruity (strawberry). The tea buds offer fresh and soft notes, which intensify the floral hint
Suggestion of preparation
With the teapot or the tasting set: 7 minutes in water heated to 160°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.