White tea from Lai Chau
White tea from Lai Chau, Vietnam
A white tea that comes from wild tea trees This Grand Cru originates from the elevated regions of Lai Chau, in north-western Vietnam. Wild tea trees flouris...
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Infusion time 6'
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Quantity 6 g / 30 cl
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Temperature of infusion 80°C - 175°F
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Time of the day All day
Description
A white tea that comes from wild tea trees
This Grand Cru originates from the elevated regions of Lai Chau, in north-western Vietnam. Wild tea trees flourish within a protected forest landscape, where altitude, humidity, warmth and mist combine in ideal proportions. A secluded sanctuary, separated from the wider world.
An sophisticated, deeply pleasurable white tea that weaves together an richly fruity character of mango and passion fruit alongside floral and vanilla undertones.
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Special qualities
Origin: Lai Chau, Vietnam
Tea colour: White tea
Tasting notes
Dry Leaf
Appearance: long buds and leaves
Liquor
Colour: amber
Texture: smooth
Notes: yellow fruity notes (mango, passion fruit),floral (marigold, dried rose), vanilla-like, wicker.
Suggestion of preparation
Prepare this tea warm:
With the teapot or the tasting set: 6 minutes in water heated to 80°C / 175°F.
With the gong fu cha: infusions during 30-40 seconds.
Prepare this tea iced:
In a teapot or a carafe: infuse 8 g of leaves per 50 cL of water at room temperature for 1 hour. Remove the leaves and store in the fridge.