Description
The fruity and floral brilliance of a Chinese white tea.
Hailing from Yunnan, a legendary region renowned for its Pu Erh and fine black teas—this exceptional white tea comes from Camellia taliensis tea trees, born out of an exchange between Léo Dugué-Perrin, tea sourcer at Palais des Thés, and the producer.
It is made exclusively from long scaly buds harvested from Camellia taliensis trees. Crafted according to delicate white tea processing methods, this meticulous work reveals a golden-hued liqueur supported by a remarkably rare oily texture.
On the palate, this Grand Cru offers a vibrant and strikingly complex aromatic profile. The fruity brilliance of lychee and exotic fruits harmonizes with an elegant bouquet of garden flowers reminiscent of rose, violet, wisteria, and rose geranium. Indulgent honey nuances, complemented by botanical hints of basil and a subtle woody touch, coat the palate with a soft sweetness.
Special qualities
Origin: Yunnan, China
Type: White tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: long scaly buds
Liquor
Color: golden
Mouthfeel: oily
Flavor: sweet
Notes: fruity (lychee, exotic fruits), floral (rose, violet, wisteria, rose geranium), honey, botanical, basil, woody nuance
Suggestion of preparation
Hot tea preparation:
Teapot: Steep for 10 minutes in water at 70°C (160°F).
Gong Fu Cha: Perform multiple short steepings of 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.