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Description
A Grand Cru from a tea garden that emphasizes sustainable, clean agriculture, using traditional growing and production techniques passed down through the centuries.
An unusual gourmet, charcoal-roasted Mao Cha with woody notes, similar to a black tea.
Features
- Origin:
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Tea color:
- Dark tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: Twisted leaves
Color: Dark brown
Notes: Chocolate, woody, toasted
Brewed leaves
Notes: Gourmet, fruity, brown sugar
Liquor
Color: Dark orange
Texture: Soft
Flavor: Sweet, acidic
Notes: Gourmet, woody, pyrogenic, cooked vegetal, mineral, fruity (red fruits)
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set: 4 minutes in water heated to 195°F (90°C).
With the Gong Fu Cha (teapot/Gaiwan): 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.