Description
A rare oolong from the Yanki Tea Factory, located in the Mirik Valley in Darjeeling. It is harvested at between 600 and 2,220 metres above sea level, along the heights of Bungkulung. It is produced using the Tukdah 78 and Ambari Vegetative 2 clonal cultivars.
A highly gourmet Darjeeling with chocolate, vanilla, almond and fruity notes.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Darjeeling, India
- Tea colour:
- Oolong tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: twisted leaves
Colour: dark brown
Notes: fruity, cocoa, precious wood, toasted
Infusion
Notes: dark chocolate, red fruits, lychee, gourmet, woody
Liqueur
Colour: orange
Texture: soft
Flavour: sweet
Notes: chocolate, heavy floral, fruity, almond, vanilla
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set: 4' minutes in water heated to 185°F.
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.