Description
A Grand Cru that comes from a tea garden that places particular importance on sustainable, clean agriculture by using traditional growing and production techniques that have been used for centuries.
An unusual gourmet, charcoal-roasted Mao Cha with a woody notes that is similar to a black tea.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Tea colour:
- Dark tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: twisted leaves
Colour: dark brown
Notes: chocolate, woody, toasted
Infusion
Notes: gourmey, fruity, brown sugar.
Liqueur
Colour: dark orange
Texture: soft
Flavour: sweet, acidic.
Notes: gourmet, woody, pyrogenic, cooked vegetal, mineral, fruity (red fruits)
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set or a teapot: 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.