Description
This organic Grand Cru comes from the oldest plantation in Georgia, which is located in Ozurgeti, Guria region. The crop is taken entirely from the Qimen cultivar, which is commonly found in China.
A Grand Cru that reveals vanilla, dry fruits, white fruits and cocoa notes with a subtly sweet note.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Guria, Georgia
- Tea colour:
- Black tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: twisted leaves
Colour: matte black
Notes: praline, dry fruits, cocoa, malt
Infusion
Notes: cocoa, vanilla, dry fruits, malt, animal
Liqueur
Colour: orange
Texture: smooth
Flavour: sweet, light acidity
Notes: vanilla, dry fruits, white fruits, cocoa, malt
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set: 4 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.