Description
This black tea is compressed in the same way as Pu Erh teas. Harvested on the Kuzhushan mountain, its leaves derive from Da Ye tea plants. It was harvested in the spring of 2021. Compressing leaves preserves their aroma, and is the ideal way to preserve the tea.
A round and gourmet black tea which reveals honeyed, vanilla and floral fragrances against a smooth texture.
Quantity net weight : 100g
Please note that since this product is subject to drying, net weights may vary slightly.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Yunnan, China
- Tea colour:
- black tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: leaves pressed into cakes
Colour: dark brown with golden sparkles
Notes: honeyed, waxed, woody
Infusion
Notes: honeyed, floral, fruity
Liqueur
Colour: amber
Texture: smooth
Flavour: sweet
Notes: honeyed, vanilla, floral, yellow fruits, waxed wood
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set: 4' minutes in water heated to 90°C.
With the Gong Fu Cha (teapot/Gaiwan): infusions during 30-40 secondes.
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.