Description
This Grand Cru is produced in the Yunnan province of Bulang. It was harvested in 2021 at an elevation of over 1,700 meters above sea level. This dark tea is a Shu ("ripe") Pu Erh, which means that the fermentation process has been sped up.
This tea has strong woody, liquorice, and stewed fruit notes with a silky texture.
Features
- Origin:
- Yunnan, China
- Tea colour:
- dark tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: large leaves
Colour: dark brown
Notes: cellar, woody, humus
Infusion
Notes: woody, humus, fruity
Liqueur
Colour: mahogany
Texture: very smooth
Flavour: sweet
Notes: woody, licorice stick, wet soil, stewed fruits
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set: 5' minutes in water heated to 195°F.
With the Gong Fu Cha (teapot/Gaiwan): infusions during 30-40 secondes.
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.