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Description
This Grand Cru is harvested in Cangyuan, Yunnan Province, China, from Mengku tea plants that grow in a mist-covered forest. The growers sped up the leaf fermentation process to create this shu pu erh.
This shu pu erh unveils woody, vanilla, and earthy notes, complemented by a subtly smooth texture.
Features
- Origin:
- Yunnan, China
- Tea color:
- Dark Tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: finely rolled leaves and buds
Liquor
Color: Black
Texture: Smooth
Notes: Underwood, earth, vanilla, fruity, licorice
Suggestion of preparation
With the teapot or the tasting set: 5 minutes in water heated to 195°F (90°C).
With the Gong Fu Cha: 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.