Description
An Indonesian black tea harvested in the mountains of Cisujen. It draws inspiration from a famous Chinese tea called Jin Jun Mei produced in Fujian. This tea boasts a harvest of finely rolled and very regular leaves rich in buds. An exquisite tea.
A Grand Cru that yields an extremely complex aromatic palette with woody and fruit notes that develop into powerful rose fragrances.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Java, Indonesia
- Tea colour:
- Black tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: small twisted leaves, plenty of buds
Colour: dark brown, gold
Notes: rose, precious wood, fruity
Infusion
Notes: rose, wood, fruity
Liqueur
Colour: dark red, intense and shiny colour
Texture: powdered
Flavour: sweet, subtle bitterness
Notes: flowers (intense rose), wood, fruity
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set or a teapot: 4 minutes in water heated to 195°F.
With the Gong Fu Cha: infusions during 30-40 seconds.
Tea ingredients
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.