Description
A Grand Cru of great delicacy
Inspired by the crafting of Chinese Bai Mu Dan white tea, this tea comes from the TRFK 306/1 cultivar, nicknamed "purple tea." This iconic Kenyan tea plant is distinguished by its natural richness in antioxidants and the purple hue of its leaves.
A tea of great delicacy, it unfolds a floral, fruity, and vegetal bouquet, supported by a creamy texture that envelopes the palate.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Aberdare, Kenya
- Color:
- White tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: blend of large brown leaves and silver buds
Liquor
Color: golden
Texture: creamy
Notes: floral, stewed fruits, dry vegetal, raisin, spicy
Suggestion of preparation
To enjoy hot:
Using a tasting set or teapot: 6 minutes in water at 90°C.
To enjoy iced:
Using a teapot or carafe: infuse 8g of leaves in 50cl of room-temperature water for 60 minutes. Remove the leaves and refrigerate.
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.