Description
Harvested in Vietnam, this Grand Cru revisits lotus tea, a true speciality of the country. It marries the nobility of the national flower with oriental beauty tea. While its honeyed and floral notes arise from leafhopper activity, its character is enhanced by elegant lotus scenting. Oriental Beauty and lotus come together in a whirlwind of enchanting scents, combining heady flower notes and incense fragrances for a tea like no other.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Lai Chau, Vietnam
- Tea colour:
- Oolong
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: delicately rolled leaves and buds
Liquor
Colour: amber
Texture: oily
Flavour: sweet
Notes: lotus (lotus seed), heady flowers, caramel, incense, honeyed, stewed fruits (baked apple)
Suggestion of preparation
Prepare this tea warm:
With a teapot or a tasting set: 4 minutes in water heated to 90°C (195°F).
According to the Gong Fu Cha method: multiple infusions of 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 40 minutes. Remove the leaves and store in the fridge.
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.