Description
This organic black tea is harvested at 1,000 metres above sea level in Mang Bai. It is made from the purple leaves of the Da Ye tea plant, also known as the Zi Juan. This plant is rich in anthocyanins and renowned for its use as an antioxidant.
The aromatic profile of this delicious Grand Cru is marked by gourmet cocoa, honeyed, floral and fruity fragrances.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Yunnan, China
- Tea colour:
- Black Tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: delicately small rolled leaves
Colour: dark green, brown, purple hints
Notes: toasted, fruity, cocoa
Brewed leaves
Notes: roasted, cocoa, fruity, floral
Liquor
Colour: mahogany
Texture: smooth
Flavour: sweet
Notes: rose bouquet, cocoa, caramel, riped red fruits, soft spices, honeyed
Suggestion of preparation
With the teapot or the tasting set: 4 minutes in water heated to 195°F.
With the Gong Fu Cha: infusions during 30-40 seconds.
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.