An original and precious sencha umami
" The leaves of this rare and precious tea are made up of very fine needles, of a sustained dark green. On the nose, the notes of the infused leaves are discreet, but suggest a tasting full of surprises. And in fact, for a sencha, we have a very umami tea, with a nice length in the mouth, supported by a subtle...
First harvest in 2022 of the best mountain tea trees from the Gopaldhara plantation. This tea is produced with the best Chinese tea trees planted around 2000 meters in the plantation. Gopaldhara produces some of the best teas in Darjeeling thanks to the high altitude of their plantation. This tea is one of their very best so if you are a fan of the unique...
First harvest in 2022 of the first tea trees planted on the plantation by the English. A First Flush Darjeeling more rustic than our 2 other First Flushes but excellent value for money, you will not be disappointed.
Description of the Gopaldhara Tea Estate from their official website:
Gopaldhara produces finest Darjeeling Tea is located in Mirik Valley,...
" A beautiful first harvest green tea from the Royal Project plantation of
Thailand at 1400m altitude, simple and attractive ".
The leaves of this original tea are large and little manufactured. The infused leaves give off notes of classic cooked vegetables, with a fairly present gourmet impression. The liquor is of beautiful rather sustained ocher...
Another very extraordinary quality tea from Jun Chiyabari which could be described as competition tea, because if he participated, he would get medals. It is produced with the first leaves of spring 2022 from the Zairai (Japan) and Quing Xing (Taiwan) tea trees on the plantation. There is umami, a lot of floral, and a lot of freshness in this...
A white tea of great rarity produced with the first spring leaves of the AV2 tea bushes of the Jun Chiyabari plantation. This tea is produced in the traditional Pai Mu Tan way, without rolling, with natural withering and dessiccation (drying). The tea plants are of AV2 strain, which means Ambari Vegetative 2. These are tea plants that appeared a few years...
Exceptional tea of great rarity which is produced with a small plot of the Jun Chiyabari plantation in Ramché, which hosts the first tea trees planted in the plantation in the year 2000. These tea trees, which are few in number, are of Chinese origin from of seeds, their origin is not documented. They produce very small leaves that have a completely...
During our visit to Nepal at the beginning of April 2022, we were able to taste nearly a hundred teas, this tea was by far the best First Flush characteristic of Nepal, with tastes of Darjeeling, brioche, floral. This tea also had an extra touch, which made it exceptional and different from the others. It had this little fruity taste, vine peach, mango,...
" A warm and subtle Himalayan tea "
The appearance of the dry leaves is typical of a well-oxidized Himalayan tea. The olfactory notes of the infused leaves are a wonderful mixture of earth and wood with a lemony touch. They even evoke those of certain Pu Erh. The liquor is well dark, with copper reflections. A creamy texture and a sweet flavor lead us to...
" An exceptional tea, with great taste richness "
This Japanese tea consists of large shiny needles, very well made. The olfactory notes of the infused leaves are deep, vegetal, a little mineral, reminiscent of spinach or green beans. The liquor is a very beautiful pale yellow. A sweet flavor without bitterness opens with well-structured notes, evoking...
Tea produced in April by Yun Seok Cho in his Jukro plantation located in Hadong in the south of the country.
This tea is produced entirely by hand with a technique resembling the production of Chinese teas such as Longjing with rolling and changing in a wok. The plantation has the particularity of being partially shaded by bamboo. The presence of this...
Tea produced in April by Yun Seok Cho in his Jukro plantation located in Hadong in the south of the country. This tea is produced entirely by hand, with a final roasting bringing unique chocolate notes.
We recommend an infusion of 2 to 3 minutes with water at 95 degrees.
" An exceptional blue-green tea with unforgettable qualities "
The dry, rolled and very green leaves remind us that we are dealing here with a blue-green tea very little oxidization, a guarantee of vegetal and gourmet notes. And the olfactory notes confirm it: this tea promises a complex and very rich tasting. The flavor is sweet and based on a liquor of...
" A rare and gourmet black tea "
The beautiful well oxidized leaves of this black tea promise us a tasting full of pleasure. The infused leaves produce rich notes of wood and spice. The liquor is a beautiful deep brown and regular. In the mouth, we find a very pleasant tea, rich and capable of a good length in the mouth. The liquor is silky and the flavor...
" An exceptional green tea, with great aromatic richness "
A look at the dry leaves assures us of the fine quality of this tea. After infusion, the notes olfactory leaves are powerful and incredibly rich. The liquor is a beautiful pale yellow. A first infusion with the gaiwan produces a rather unctuous liquor, a slightly sweet flavor and sublime vegetal...
Chinese Name: 玉山烏龍茶
Producer: Mr. Chen Rong Ji, roasted by Yu Wen
Altitude: 1400m
Location: Xin Yi Township, Nantou County
Cultivar: Chin Xin which literally means green heart is a very common cultivar for teas High altitude Taiwanese. It develops powerful aromas of white flowers.
Roast level: 2
Oxidation level: 10-15%
A word from our contact in Taiwan:...
" A rare and original oolong, with recognized health benefits ".
The dry leaves are rolled up and closely resemble Ti Guan Yin in an oxidized version. Obviously, the comparison with Ti Guan Yin stops there since this very characteristic tea develops notes and its own aromas. We typically find olfactory notes oriented towards fruits stewed. The liquor is...
" A quality, fresh and versatile sencha ".
The dry leaves of this beautiful classic Japanese green tea are a very shiny green with shades more yellow for some. After the infusion, they give off powerful olfactory notes and engaging. The liquor is a beautiful green verging on yellow. A very slightly bitter flavor opens on frankly iodized and vegetal notes....
Kabusecha is a tea produced with the leaves of tea plants which have been shaded ten days before their harvest. This technique makes it possible to accentuate the umami flavors, sweet and bitter. This one is a very good quality with a very present umami and a syrupy texture.
Producer: Yaeyama Seicha.
Altitude: 350-500m
Location: Kirishima, Kagoshima...
" Un splendide Sencha, tout en subtilité "
L'observation des feuilles sèches, très fines et d’un vert particulièrement soutenu, promet une dégustation riche et profonde. Au nez, les feuilles infusées dégagent des notes puissantes et variées, du végétal cuit aux légumineuses, avec des impressions très gourmandes. La première infusion produit une liqueur...
We start the tasting with a very nice impression left by the dry leaves of Belle invoice, fine and of a beautiful sustained and brilliant green. The olfactory notes of the infused leaves evoke especially legumes. The liquor is a beautiful pale yellow. On the palate, this tea is of great sweetness, with a slightly sweet flavor. The vegetal notes are there,...
"A tasty grand cru full of richness"
The aspect of dry leaves is typical of a high quality sencha. The aromas of the infused leaves are very deep and powerful, reminiscent of artichoke and green vegetables. The liquor, of an attractive ochre, has a creamy texture, guaranteeing a beautiful length in the mouth. The dominant flavor is slightly bitter. The...
"A frank and tasty tea"
The very dark green dry leaves encourage you to quickly taste this particularly promising tea. The olfactory notes are powerful and vegetal, with a little pulse. The liquor, of a classic yellow-green, is rather silky. The dominant flavor is umami, with a little sweetness. On the palate, it is an explosion of vegetal and nutty...
"A subtle and gourmet gyokuro"
The dry leaves are very beautiful: quite small, thin and of a beautiful deep green. On the nose, the aromatic notes are dominated by cooked plants. The liquor is of a beautiful ocher yellow color and quite cloudy. With a silky texture, it opens with a pronounced umami flavor with slightly sweet accents. The taste notes are...
" A distinctive shaded tea full of charm "
A look at the dry leaves immediately indicates a quality tea. The leaves are quite small, precisely rolled and a beautiful glossy green. Infused, they have a fairly classic aroma, rather on cooked vegetables. The liquor is a beautiful, slightly cloudy yellow. The dominant flavor is umami, but a very fine...
€26.54
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