Organic 2017 Cao Bo Mao Cha
Dark tea from Ha Giang, Vietnam
This remarkable certified organic tea originates from Shan Tuyet tea plants, an ancestral cultivar from Vietnam. A Mao Cha, meaning loose dark tea, it benefi...
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Infusion time 4'
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Quantity 6 g / 30 cl
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Temperature of infusion 90°C - 195°F
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Time of the day All day
Description
This remarkable certified organic tea originates from Shan Tuyet tea plants, an ancestral cultivar from Vietnam. A Mao Cha, meaning loose dark tea, it benefits from Vietnam's humid climate where oxidation was accelerated only to the slightest degree.
Comparison with the 2021 and 2022 editions proves rewarding.
This Grand Cru displays a sweet character and unfolds a complex aromatic spectrum featuring mineral tones and forest floor nuances, all enveloped in a silky mouthfeel.
Special qualities
Origin: Ha Giang, Vietnam
Tea colour: Dark tea
Tasting notes
Dry Leaf
Appearance: similar to forest leaves during autumn
Colour: light and dark brown
Notes: nuts, mushroom, wood
Liquor
Colour: bronze
Texture: smooth
Flavour: sweet, a touch of acidity
Notes: undergrowth (mushroom, lichen, damp wood), mineral (damp earth, damp stone), floral-fruity finish (jasmine, apricot)
Suggestion of preparation
With the tasting set or a teapot: 4 minutes in water heated to 195°F.
With the Gong Fu Cha: infusions during 30-40 seconds.