Description
Situated at an altitude of over 1,800 m in Cauca Valley, the Hacienda Himalaya garden enjoys a particular climate that allows the leaves to develop wonderfully rich aromas.
This organic Grand Cru from Colombia has a silky texture and delicious fruity, woody, and spicy notes over a sweetly honeyed base.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Chocó, Colombia
- Tea colour:
- White tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: small rolled leaves with a few buds
Colour: dark brown and golden
Notes: walnut, woody and fruity
Infusion
Notes: prononced fruit (riped fruits), wood, a touch of spice, wax, honey
Liqueur
Colour: dark mohogany
Texture: silky, delicate astringency
Flavour: a slight bitterness
Notes: a fruity bouquet : riped fruits, yellow fruits (mirabelle plum), dried fruits (raisin, prune), wood (dried wood, waxed wood), walnut and spices (clove, pepper), with underlying honey notes
Suggestion of preparation
With the teapot or the tasting set: 4 minutes in water heated to 190°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.