Description
This Grand Cru comes from mount Kenya, a stratovolcano in Kirinyaga county. Its strongly oxidised leaves are gathered from Assamica tea plants. It was harvested from exceptional volcanic soil that is rich in minerals and perfect for encouraging tea plant growth.
A black tea with particularly cocoa, toasted and nutty notes which develop against a fine astringency.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Kerugoya, Kenya
- Tea colour:
- black tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: twisted leaves
Colour: dark brown
Notes: praline, cocoa, fruity, woody
Infusion
Notes: fruity, honeyed, waxed
Liqueur
Colour: mahogany
Texture: fine astringency
Flavour: acidic
Notes: cocoa, toasted, nuts (pralines, hazelnuts), woody, honeyed
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting 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.