Description
This third flush black tea is from the Norling tea garden in the village of Fikkal in the Ilam Valley. It is produced using the T78 cultivar.
A complex Grand Cru with stewed fruit, incense and wood notes, which are revealed against a subtly powdered texture.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Ilam, Nepal
- Tea colour:
- Black Tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: twisted leaves
Colour: gold and black
Notes: praline, fruity
Infusion
Notes: candied fruits, wood
Liqueur
Colour: amber
Texture: powdery
Flavour: sweet
Notes: woody, caramel, praline, incense, candied fruits
Suggestion of preparation
With the teapot or the tasting set: 4 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.