Description
Himalayan Shangri-La is located in the village of Nepaltar at an altitude of 1,400 metres. Every year, the factory produces over a hundred different teas, including this delicate marvellous green tea.
A third flush green tea with mineral, vegetal and floral notes supported by a subtle astringency that gives the notes a long finish.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Ilam, Nepal
- Tea colour:
- Green Tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: small leaves shaped like pearls
Colour: jade green and silver
Notes: intensely refreshing, vegetal, almond, floral
Infusion
Notes: almond, vegetal
Liqueur
Colour: light yellow
Texture: delicate astringency
Flavour: sweet, slightly bitter
Notes: mineral (silex), vegetal, floral, final touch of exotic fruits
Suggestion of preparation
With the teapot or the tasting set: 4 minutes in water heated to 170°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.