Description
This Grand Cru is harvested in Cangyuan, Yunnan Province, China, and is made from mengku tea plants that grow in a mist-shrouded forest. The growers accelerated the leaf fermentation process to create this shu pu erh.
A shu pu erh which reveals woody, vanilla and earthy notes, enhanced by a subtly smooth texture.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Yunnan, China
- Tea colour:
- Dark Tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: finely rolled leaves and buds
Liqueur
Colour: black
Texture: smooth
Notes: underwood, earth, vanilla, fruity, liquorice
Suggestion of preparation
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.