Description
Pathivara is one of the highest gardens in the Himalayas. In the village where the plantation is located, the majority ethnic group is the Limbu. This delicious tea is a fine tribute to the talent of the Limbu, who work hard each day to create these gems.
A spring green tea with an aromatic profile underscored by notes of green asparagus and nuts, with a delicious umami flavour.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Ilam Valley, Nepal
- Tea colour:
- Green Tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: small twisted leaves
Colour: emerald
Notes: nuts, mineral
Infusion
Notes: nuts, mineral, vegetal
Liqueur
Colour: yellow-green
Texture: oily
Flavour: sweet, umami
Notes: fresh vegetal (fresh leaves, green asparagus), slightly iodine, nuts (chestnut, hazelnut)
Suggestion of preparation
With the teapot or the tasting set: 5 minutes in water heated to 175°F.
With the Gong Fu Cha: infusions during 30-40 seconds.
Also delicious iced.
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.