Description
This black tea is made in a family-owned plantation in Mirik, near the border with Nepal. It is crafted by Alan Rai and is the fruit of a meticulous approach of conveying a feeling of contemplative nostalgia through taste, inviting us to take time to reflect.
This third flush autumn black tea reveals woody, cocoa and fruity notes, supported by a smooth, full-bodied texture.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Darjeeling, India
- Tea colour:
- Black tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: twisted leaves and buds
Liquor
Colour: amber
Texture: smooth
Flavour: suble bitterness
Notes: woody, cocoa, fruity, hints of citrus (orange, mandarin)
Suggestion of preparation
Prepare this tea warm:
With the teapot or the tasting set: 4 minutes in water heated to 185°F.
Prepare this tea iced:
In a teapot or carafe: infuse 16 g of leaves per liter of water at room temperature for 30 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.