Description
Born in 1860, the famous Turzum tea estate is located near Lake Mirik in the Rungbong valley. Its tea bushes grow at elevations of up to 1700 metres, allowing the production of more concentrated fragrances.
A second flush Darjeeling with floral, honey and spiced notes that unfurl against a delicately powdery texture.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Darjeeling, India
- Tea colour:
- Black Tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: small leaves with buds
Colour: brown, silvery hints
Notes: woody, fresh almond, fresh vegetal, floral
Infusion
Notes: woody, vegetal, almond
Liqueur
Colour: golden
Texture: powdery
Flavour: sweet, delicate acidity
Notes: intense floral, honeyed, woody, spices, almond
Suggestion of preparation
With the teapot or the tasting set: 3’45 minutes in water heated to 185°F.
Also delicious iced.
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.