Description
When it comes to tea plants; waste not, want not! Mr Cho draws on this to create an unforgettable taste experience! Here is his new take on Hojicha; instead of stems or leaves, he uses the twigs of the tea plant! Roasting reveals an unexpected, delicious fragrance!
Its syrupy, amber-coloured liqueur reveals gentle woody and vanilla notes. Though intensely roasted, this rare tea nonetheless offers fruity notes.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Hadong, South Korea
- Tea colour:
- Green tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: cut twigs, with leaves and seeds pieces
Colour: brown
Notes: roasted, vanilla, woody
Brewed leaves
Notes: woody, vanilla, fruity
Liquor
Colour: amber
Texture: oily
Flavour: very sweet
Notes: woody, vanilla, prune, roasted
Suggestion of preparation
With the teapot or the tasting set: 5 minutes in water heated to 195°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.