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Description
This Grand Cru is made in the Chiang Mai province of Thailand, harvested at 1,000 meters above sea level in Mae Shae. The tea is produced from both sinensis and assamica tea plants.
A fresh and sharp Mao Cha, featuring a rich aromatic bouquet with mineral, apricot, and vegetal notes, complemented by a finely astringent texture.
Features
- Origin:
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Tea color:
- dark tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: Long crumpled leaves
Color: Dark green with brown highlights
Notes: Woody, dry vegetal, leather
Brewed leaves
Notes: yellow fruits, mineral, vegetal
Liquor
Color: Golden
Texture: Astringent
Flavors: Subtle bitterness that gives the notes a long finish
Notes: Highly mineral, vegetal, fruity (apricot), with a woody note
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.