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Description
This black tea is made in Malate tea factory, near Ilam, Nepal. "Muscatel" teas have unique characteristics thanks to the tea Jassid, an insect that feeds on sap, thereby triggering a defensive reaction in the tea plants and creating unique notes.
A third flush Nepalese tea boasting toasted, spiced and fruity notes alongside a subtly powdered texture which gives the notes a long finish.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Ilam, Nepal
- Tea colour:
- Black Tea
Tasting notes
Dry leaf
Appearance: small leaves and buds
Liquor
Colour: amber
Texture: finely powdered
Notes: woody, toasty, fruity (muscat), hints of citrus, spices
Suggestion of preparation
Prepare this tea warm:
With the teapot or the tasting set: 4 minutes in water heated to 185°F.
With the gong fu cha: infusions during 30-40 seconds.
Prepare this tea iced:
In a teapot or a carafe: Steep 8 g in 50 cl of water at room temperature 45 min. Remove the tea leaves and refrigerate.
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.