Description
This Grand Cru is made in the Norling tea garden, nestled in the Ilam valley, Nepal. It is harvested in the spring, at 1,600 metres above sea level. This rare tea is produced in a small, little-known 5 hectare tea estate.
This powerful spring black tea reveals indulgent cocoa, honey and vanilla notes, each supported by a deliciously smooth texture.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Panchthar, Nepal
- Tea colour:
- Black Tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: twisted leaves
Colour: silver green, light bronze, jade green
Notes: vanilla, praline
Infusion
Notes: floral, vegetal, citrus
Liqueur
Colour: light orange
Texture: powdery
Flavour: sweet
Notes: floral (ylang-ylang, white flowers), vanilla, fresh citrus (lemon tree leaves, orange blossom), fresh vegetal, lime
Suggestion of preparation
With the teapot or the tasting set: 4 minutes in water heated to 185°F.
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.