Description
Pathivara is a tea estate in Panchthar district, Nepal. The tea plants there grow at between 1,800m and 2,000m above sea level, beside Kumbhakarna Mountain. This hand- made white tea offers bountiful aromatic complexity.
A soft, gourmet tea that develops vegetal, almond and zesty notes with mineral hints.
This tea is grown organically and certified by Ecocert, an accredited independent certification body.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Panchthar, Nepal
- Tea colour:
- White tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: very large and slightly crumpled leaves
Colour: khaki green to light green, light green buds, silver tips
Notes: brioche, almond, gourmet, zesty
Infusion
Notes: cooked vegetable, nuts (peanut), fruity hints
Liqueur
Colour: yellow with green highlights
Texture: silky
Flavour: sweet, acidic
Notes: sweet cooked vegetal, gourmet, almond, zesty, mineral hints
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set: 5' minutes in water heated to 80°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.