Description
This Grand Cru grown in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam, continues an ancient tradition which was once the preserve of emperors. As a symbol of purity, renewal and harmony in Vietnamese culture, the lotus provides this tea with a touch of refinement.
A smooth, sweet green tea flavoured with lotus flowers. The floral and aniseed notes of the lotus is a perfect foil to the complex notes of this tea.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Thai Nguyen, Vietnam
- Tea colour:
- Green tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: twisted buds and leaves
Liquor
Colour: golden
Texture: silky
Notes: intense lotus flower, aniseed, peppermint, rose, exotic fruits, vegetal, vanilla, liquorice finish
Suggestion of preparation
Prepare this tea warm:
With the teapot or the tasting set: 4 minutes in water heated to 75°C (170°F).
With the gong fu cha: infusions during 30-40 seconds.
Prepare this tea iced:
In a teapot or a carafe: infuse 8 g of leaves per 50 cl of water at room temperature for 30 minutes. Remove the leaves and store in the fridge.
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.