Description
Harvested in the majestic surroundings of the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian, this yancha comes from the Qi Zhong cultivar, whose name poetically translates to "remarkable variety". Harvested from ancestral tea trees aged 60 to 200 years old grown from seed, this Grand Cru draws its strength from trees whose roots have plunged deep into the rock for generations.
From the 2013 vintage, this rare Grand Cru has benefited from over a decade of slow maturation. This careful aging endows it with a highly complex profile shaped by time, where the ancient minerality of the rock merges with the nobility of a great age-worthy tea.
Its large, twisted leaves yield an amber-colored liquor with a powdery mouthfeel.
Balancing power and elegance, the tasting reveals roasted notes and nuances of stewed red fruits, gliding gracefully toward noble, woody cedar accents.
Special qualities
Origin: Fujian, China
Type: Oolong tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: Large, twisted leaves
Liquor
Color: Amber
Mouthfeel: Powdery
Notes: Woody, roasted, stewed red fruits, cedar
Suggestion of preparation
Hot Preparation:
Gong Fu Cha: Perform multiple short infusions of 30-40 seconds.
Teapot: Infuse for 5 minutes in water at 90°C (195°F)
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.