Description
Located in Kurseong subdivision, the Rohini tea estate spans 144 hectares, at between 300 and 1,300 metres above sea level. This black tea is harvested in the autumn and its leaves are more strongly oxidised during production.
A sweet tea that reveals intense vegetal, vegetable and almond notes against an astringent texture. A very fresh tea.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Darjeeling, India
- Tea colour:
- black tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: large leaves and rolled buds
Colour: brown with green sparkles
Fragrances: toasted, floral, woody
Infusion
Fragrances: vegetal, toasted, floral
Liqueur
Colour: golden
Texture: astringent
Flavour: sweet with a delicate bitterness
Fragrances: intense vegetal, raw vegetables, bitter almond, hints of black fruit, toasted
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.