Infusion Time 4'
Quantity 0.2 oz / 10 fl oz - 6g / 30cl
Temperature of infusion 90°C - 195°F
Time of the day All day long
This black tea comes from the region of Imereti in Georgia. It is harvested at between 300 and 500 metres above sea level in Gumati. This Grand Cru is made from camellia sinensis tea plant seeds and the leaves are harvested in August.
This rare Georgian Grand Cru is highly smooth and sweet. It features intense toasted, cocoa and fruity notes that have a long finish.
This tea is organically grown and has been certified by an approved independent testing center.
Appearance: long leaves delicately rolled
Colour: amber
Texture: smooth
Notes: roasted, cocoa, fruity (riped fruits), floral, honeyed, woody, vanilla hints
Prepare this tea warm:
With the teapot or the tasting set: 4 minutes in water heated to 90°C / 195°F.$
With the gong fu cha: infusions during 30-40 seconds.
Prepare this tea iced:
In a teapot or a carafe: infuse 8 g of leaves per 50 cL of water at room temperature for 45 minutes. Remove the leaves and store in the fridge.
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.
