Description
A Grand Cru from the region's best producer who has been creating exceptional teas since the 1960s. It is made in Chiang Mai province in Thailand.
A fine well-rounded gourmet tea with satisfying vegetal, zesty and mineral notes and a supple texture.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Tea colour:
- dark tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: large crumpled leaves
Colour: from khaki to brown
Notes: fresh vegetable, animal, zest, mushrooms
Brewed leaves
Notes: mineral, animal, vegetable, fruity, zesty and camphor
Liquor
Colour: golden yellow
Texture: soft
Flavour: sweet, acidic
Notes: cooked vegetal, zesty, fruity, mineral, floral, fresh hazelnuts
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set: 5' minutes in water heated to 195°C.
With the Gong Fu Cha (teapot/Gaiwan): infusions during 30-40 secondes.
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.