Description
This uncommon Grand Cru is harvested in Nantou district, Taiwan, using tea plants from the Ruan Zhi cultivar. Its name means "red oolong honey aroma". It is perfect for those with a sweet tooth.
A gourmet oolong with fruity and delicately woody notes supported by an oily texture and a subtly sweet taste.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Nantou, Taiwan
- Tea colour:
- Oolong tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: leaves shaped like pearls
Colour: brown, red
Notes: nuts and red fruits
Infusion
Notes: red fruits, stewed fruits
Liqueur
Colour: dark orange
Texture: oily
Flavour: sweet, delicate acidity
Notes: cherry and plum right from the outset, stewed fruits, incense, precious wood
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set or a teapot: 6 minutes in water heated to 195°F.
With the Gong Fu Cha: infusions during 30-40 seconds.
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.