Description
This tea comes from the Puttabong tea estate, the oldest tea estate in Darjeeling, having been founded in 1852. Its name means "the house of green leaves". First flushes stand out for their rich aromatic complexity.
This spring Darjeeling develops bread crumb, almond, camphor and floral notes against a particularly silky texture.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Darjeeling, India
- Tea colour:
- black tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: small leaves
Colour: brown and khaki palette
Notes: toasted bread, vegetal, floral
Infusion
Notes: vegetal, almond, camphor, floral
Liqueur
Colour: darkened gold
Texture: silky
Flavour: sweet, slightly acidic, hint of bitterness
Notes: breadcrumbs, almond, camphor and floral, fresh long finish
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set: 4' minutes in water heated to 85°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.