Description
This Grand Cru comes from Yunnan. The leaves were harvested from Mengku Da Ye tea plants at over 1,600 metres above sea level. It is a Sheng tea cake, that is a ""raw"" Pu Erh which ferments naturally after 10 years.
A tea which develops sophisticated vegetal, fruity and mineral fragrances as well as vanilla hints against a powdery texture.
This tea is grown organically and certified by Ecocert, an accredited independent certification body.
Quantity net weight : 357g
Please note that since this product is subject to drying, net weights may vary slightly.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Yunnan, China
- Tea colour:
- dark tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: leaves pressed into cakes
Colour: brown leaves and silver buds
Notes: fruity, dry vegetable, animal
Infusion
Notes: woody, vegetal, fruity
Liqueur
Colour: golden
Texture: powdered
Flavour: sweet
Notes: dry vegetal, fruity, mineral, woody, vanilla hints
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set: 4' minutes in water heated to 90°C.
With the Gong Fu Cha (teapot/Gaiwan): infusions during 30-40 secondes.
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.