Description
Guranse tea estate is located in the region of Dhankuta, on one of the highest peaks in the world, between 1,200 and 2,200 metres above sea level. This estate's outstanding climate and unique soil gives this hand-crafted green tea an inimitable charm.
A powerful Nepalese green tea with a finely astringent texture, which reveals intense vegetal, fruity and mineral notes which all have a long finish.
This tea is grown organically and certified by Ecocert, an accredited independent certification body.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Nepal
- Tea colour:
- green tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: slightly rolled leaves and buds
Colours: mixture of greens
Scents: vegetal, fruity, toasted
Infusion
Scents: vegetal, fruity, mineral, roasted
Liqueur
Colours: golden
Texture: powdery, with a fine astringent finish which helps the fragrances last for longer
Flavours: sweet with a subtle bitterness
Aromas: vegetal, cooked vegetable, stewed yellow fruit, mineral, floral, artichoke
Aromatic profile and length in the mouth: a powerful Nepalese green tea with a finely astringent texture, which reveals long-lasting and intense vegetal, fruity and mineral notes.
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set: 4' minutes in water heated to 75°C.
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.