Description
The Norling tea garden is located in Nepal, at over 1,600 metres above sea level. This Grand Cru was harvested during the autumn in this little-known 5-hectare tea garden. A rare tea.
A Nepalese black tea with powerful toasted, vegetal and fruity notes supported by a powdery texture which gives the notes a long finish.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Ilam, Nepal
- Tea colour:
- black tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: large leaves and buds
Colour: brown and silver
Fragrances: fruity, honeyed, toasted
Infusion
Fragrances: fruity, floral, vanilla
Liqueur
Colour: amber
Texture: powdered
Flavour: sweet
Fragrances: cooked fruit, toasted, dry vegetal, floral, nuts
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set: 4' minutes in water heated to 85°C.
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.