This Grand Cru is produced in the village of Sung Do, in northern Vietnam. The village is renowned for its tea-growing tradition. It is crafted by a group of passionate producers, using Shan Tuyet tea trees.
This green tea reveals a balanced profile, merging lotus seed with vegetal notes, then unfolding into fruity and mineral nuances.
Special qualities
Origin:
Yen Bai, Vietnam
Tea colour:
Green tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: twisted leaves and buds
Liquor
Colour: gold
Texture: oily, fine bitterness
Notes: lotus seed, vegetal (fresh bean), fruity, floral, mineral
Suggestion of preparation
Prepare this tea warm:
With the teapot or the tasting set: 4 minutes in water heated to 75°C / 170°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.
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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