Description
This Grand Cru was crafted on the Indonesian island of Java, just off the coast of Malaysia. It was made using the Jin Xuan cultivar, traditionally used in oolong production — an experiment that turned out to be a remarkable success!
A well-balanced Indonesian black tea with rich cocoa and honeyed notes, distinguished by its delicate floral finish.
Features
- Origin:
- Java, Indonesia
- Tea color:
- Black tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: Long, twisted leaves
Liquor
Color: Amber
Texture: Smooth
Notes: Cocoa, honeyed, fruity, brown sugar, with a delicate floral finish
Suggestion of preparation
Prepare this tea warm:
With the teapot or the tasting set: 4 minutes in water heated to 195°F.
With the Gong Fu Cha: infusions during 30-40 seconds.
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.