Description
This premium Japanese black tea from Japan is produced above Kagoshima using the Benifuki variety, by Mr. Kumada, a farmer who is extremely respectful of nature, soil quality and biodiversity.
A surprising tea with gourmet fruit, cereal, leather, honey and vanilla notes that follow one another in perfect harmony.This tea is grown organically and certified by Ecocert, an accredited independent certification body.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Kagoshima, Japan
- Tea colour:
- black tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: finely rolled whole leaves
Colours: dark brown with copper glints
Scents: cocoa, caramel, honey
Infusion
Scents: cocoa, waxed wood, floral
Liqueur
Colours: amber
Texture: velvety
Flavours: very sweet
Aromas: a woody initial aroma, polished, spicy, floral, cooked fruit, cocoa, vanilla, caramel finish
Aromatic profile and length in the mouth: this tea boasts a perfect chemistry between its intense notes, its velvety texture and a sweet flavour that rekindles its gourmet notes. A rare and unconventional black tea.
Suggestion of preparation
With the testing set: 4 minutes in water heated to 90°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.