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Description
This First Flush Grand Cru is grown in the high-altitude regions of Darjeeling. It is harvested from the renowned Namring Tea Estate, located in the picturesque Teesta Valley. Spanning 475 hectares, this expansive estate is one of the largest in the region and reaches elevations of nearly 1,400 meters (about 4,600 feet), ideal for cultivating exceptional teas.
An exquisitely refined First Flush Darjeeling, it reveals enchanting floral aromas of rose and geranium, complemented by a lively, citrusy brightness and a beautifully long, clean finish.
Features
- Origin:
- Darjeeling, India
- Tea color:
- Black Tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: large leaves and delicately rolled buds
Liquor
Color: Golden
Texture: Smooth
Notes: Rose, geranium, citrus zest, fresh botanicals, hint of camphor
Suggestion of preparation
Prepare this tea warm:
With the teapot or the tasting set: 3’45 minutes in water heated to 185°F.
Also delicious iced:Steep 0.3 oz (8g) in 17 fl oz (50cl) of water at room temperature 30 min. Remove the tea leaves and refrigerate.
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.