Description
The Pathivara tea estate is located at between 1,800 and 2,000 metres above sea level around the village of Charibanyang. Located opposite Mount Kumbhakarna, it lies in a pollution-free area, meaning that the tea here is produced in a very healthy environment.
This Grand Cru from Nepal reveals woody, chocolatey notes and vegetal nuances. An extremely gourmet tea!
This tea is grown organically and certified by Ecocert, an accredited independent certification body.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Panchthar, Nepal
- Tea colour:
- Black tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: large crumpled and slightly twisted leaves
Colour: brown and gold
Notes: cooked vegetable (eggplant), stewed fruits, honeyed, toasted hints
Infusion
Notes: heavy floral (gaultheria type), chocolate
Liqueur
Colour: brown honey
Texture: smooth
Flavour: sweet
Notes: woody, cocoa, cooked vegetable base, wax
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set: 4' minutes in water heated to 90°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.