Description
This Grand Cru comes from the Guria region in Georgia. The acidic soil in this terroir, which is naturally rich in potassium, provides ideal conditions for cultivating tea bushes. It is produced using the Kimin cultivar, which is extremely resistant to the cold.
A green tea with unknown origins, it has a lively and fruity aromatic bouquet sure to entice lovers of Chinese and Japanese teas.
Features
- Origin:
- Guria, Georgia
- Tea Colour:
- Green Tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: large rolled leaves
Colours: dark green
Scents: vegetal, toasted, fruity
Infusion
Scents: cooked vegetables, fruity, mineral
Liqueur
Colours: pale yellow
Texture: silky, with a delicate astringency
Flavours: sweet, with a delicate bitter finish
Aromas: vegetal (mix of fresh herbs and cooked vegetables), citrus, buttery, slightly iodic, mineral, hazelnut, toasted hint.
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set: 4' minutes in water heated to 75°C.
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.