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Description
This spring Grand Cru comes to us from Darjeeling. It is harvested in the Namring tea estate plantations of the Teesta valley. Located 1,400 metres above sea level, this 475-hectare estate is one of the region's largest.
This first flush Darjeeling has sweet vanilla, floral and brioche notes, enhanced by a rich, full-bodied texture.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Darjeeling, India
- Tea colour:
- Black Tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: leaves and delicately rolled buds
Liquor
Colour: golden
Texture: smooth
Notes: vanilla, floral, brioche, fresh planty
Suggestion of preparation
Prepare this tea warm:
With the teapot or the tasting set: 3’45 minutes in water heated to 185°F.
Also delicious iced:
Steep 8 g in 50 cl of water at room temperature 30 min. Remove the tea leaves and refrigerate.
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.