This tea comes from the Ilam region in eastern Nepal. The garden enjoys a humid, misty microclimate, ideal for tea plants. These grow within a protected forest, offering a unique setting that shapes their aromatic profile.
A summer black tea from Nepal with elegant notes of honey, wood and apricot, unfolding on a silky texture.
Special qualities
Origin:
Ilam, Nepal
Tea colour:
Black tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: finely rolled buds
Liquor
Colour: amber
Texture: silky
Notes: honeyed, woody, fruity (apricot), wicker
Suggestion of preparation
Prepare this tea warm:
With the teapot or the tasting set: 4 minutes in water heated to 85°C / 185°F.
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.
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.
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