Description
The Guranse garden is situated in eastern Nepal in the district of Dhankuta. The plantations in this garden are very environmentally-friendly, located on one of the highest summits in the world. This exquisite harvest has been processed in the same way as a white tea.A Grand Cru with a sweet flavour. Its smooth texture supports intense zesty, floral and vanilla notes.
This tea is grown organically and certified by Ecocert, an accredited independent certification body.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Dhankuta, Nepal
- Tea colour:
- white tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: attractive, rolled leaves with large buds
Colours: mixture of greens, with golden and silvery highlights
Scents: floral, fruit, toast
Infusion
Scents: zesty, exotic fruit, floral
Liqueur
Colours: golden
Texture: smooth
Flavours: very sweet
Aromas: initially zesty, then becomes fruity (pineapple), floral (geranium), vanilla, brioche, fresh almond, fresh vegetal
Aromatic profile and length in the mouth: a Grand Cru which reveals soft fruity and vanilla aromas that develop against a round and thick texture. An outstanding white tea.
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set: 3'45 minutes in water heated to 85°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.