Description
A Nepalese Grand Cru from the Ilam valley, Nepal. This traditionally produced tea is harvested at over 2,000 metres above sea level. In comparison with earlier flushes, third flushes are characterised by more strongly oxidised leaves.
A round and sweet autumn black tea featuring gourmet honeyed, cocoa and toasted cereal notes.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Ilam, Nepal
- Tea colour:
- Black tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: attractive, rolled leaves with large buds
Colours: dark brown
Scents: toasted, cocoa, fruity
Infusion
Scents: woody, waxed, cocoa
Liqueur
Colours: amber
Texture: smooth
Flavours: sweet
Fragrances: honeyed, toasted cereals, cocoa, fruity (cooked fruit), woody
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set: 4' minutes in water heated to 85°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.