Description
This Grand Cru was harvested in Kenya's Kirinyaga county. Its leaves are moderately oxidized and gathered from Assamica tea plants. The tea benefits from exceptional volcanic soil that is mineral-rich and thus ideal for encouraging tea plant growth.
Sweet with a hint of acidity, this oolong develops nutty, toasted, vegetal, and floral notes.
Features
- Origin:
- Kerugoya, Kenya
- Tea colour:
- Oolong
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: twisted leaves
Colour: dark green
Notes: vegetal, fruity, toasted
Infusion
Notes: floral, vegetal, fruity
Liqueur
Colour: copper
Texture: fine astringency
Flavour: sweet, acidic
Notes: nuts, toasted, vegetable, floral
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set: 4' minutes in water heated to 195°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.