Vegetal

A tea with a vegetal sensory note is a type of tea whose aromatic and taste profile recalls plant elements. This note is present in unoxidised or lightly oxidised teas and is rarely found in black teas, with the exception of spring Darjeelings.

The typical notes of the vegetal family are: cut grass, stem, raw vegetable (green bean, pea pod), which can evolve towards softer, more cooked notes evoking cooked vegetables (spinach, courgette, artichoke).