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Description
This organic tea comes from the Barnesbeg Tea Estate in Darjeeling. Its plantations are located at a high altitude, along the foothills of the Himalayas. First Flushes are renowned for their especially rich aromatic complexity.
This first flush tea develops almond, floral and zesty notes, supported by a refined astringency that gives the notes a long finish.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Darjeeling, India
- Tea colour:
- Black Tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: small twisted leaves and buds
Liquor
Colour: golden
Texture: astringency
Flavour: sweet, fine acidity
Notes:almond (bitter almond), floral (fresh rose), aromatic herbs, citrus zest (tangerine)
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.