Grands Crus

SKU

2278

2020 Lao Cha Tou

Dark tea from Yunnan (China)
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A fermented Grand Cru with wood, vanilla and mushroom notes.
  • Infusion Time 6'

  • Quantity 0.2 oz / 10 fl oz - 6g / 30cl

  • Temperature of infusion 195°F - 90°C

  • Time of the day All day long

Description

This Shu Pu-erh is harvested in Yunnan Province, China, and made from Assamica tea plants.

During the fermentation of Shu Pu-erh teas, some leaves are compressed into a dense block that retains its shape even when steeped—this is known as Lao Cha Tou.

Rich and sweet, this Shu Pu-erh evokes notes of wood, vanilla bean, and mushrooms. A rare Grand Cru.

Features

  • Origin:
  • Yunnan, China
  • Tea color:
  • Dark Tea

Suggestion of preparation

Prepare this tea warm:

With the teapot or the tasting set: 6 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.

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