Description
This Grand Cru comes from the Guria region, in Georgia, and is harvested at an altitude of 2,000 metres in the forests near the village of Bakhmaro. These bilberry tree leaves are shaped like black tea leaves. A surprising innovation from growers Nika and Baaka!
This herbal tea develops powerful fruity and orange notes. Its sour taste brings to mind lime zest. This unique Grand Cru is waiting to be discovered!
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a healthcare professional before use.
Features
- Origin:
- Guria, Georgia
- Tea color:
- Herbal Tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: small twisted leaves
Color: dark brown, black
Notes: cherry, prune, nuts, shortcrust pastry
Infusion
Notes: blackberry jam, jelly, blackcurrant, cherry
Liqueur
Color: brown, green hints
Texture: velvety
Flavor: acidity
Notes: fruity (blackberry jam), cherry, blackcurrant, orange hints (orange, clementine)
Suggestion of preparation
With the teapot or the tasting set: 4 minutes in water heated to 175°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.