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At nunshen, we believe that tasting a tea is far more than a simple ritual: it is a true sensory experience.
To accompany everyone in this exploration of flavours and aromas, the Maison presents all of its crus by sensory world.
Each tea or infusion is associated with an aromatic family that reflects the notes it releases when tasted. This approach helps enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike to choose according to their tastes, their desires or the moment they wish to savour.
nunshen’s sensory worlds of teas and infusions are diverse. Vegetal teas fall into two categories.
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).
The large family of vegetal teas can evolve towards minty vegetal notes.
A tea with a fruity sensory note is a type of tea that has aromas and flavours recalling various fruits.
The typical notes of the cooked-fruit family are: stewed apple, rhubarb jam, quince paste and dried fruit, such as dried apricot or prune. This note is present in white teas and oxidised or roasted teas such as heavily oxidised Oolongs, black teas, aged teas and some roasted teas.
The typical notes of fruity teas can also resemble nuts. Thus we find notes of bitter almond and almond milk, moving into a more indulgent register (such as frangipane notes) or hazelnut, chestnut and walnut.
A tea with a floral sensory note is a type of tea that has aromas and flavours recalling flowers. This note is present in many iconic nunshen teas such as the n°88 – Nile Valley or the n°04 – Camomile infusion.
The typical notes of the floral family are: rosy floral, fresh floral (peony, freesia), white flower (hyacinth, white lilac, honeysuckle), more vanilla, milky floral (frangipani, tiare), more spiced floral (geranium).
A tea with a gourmand sensory note is a type of tea that has aromas and flavours recalling sweet foods or desserts. These teas can offer a wide range of aromatic and taste profiles, evoking ingredients and sensations typically associated with cooking and pastry.
Gourmand sensory notes can include flavours such as vanilla, caramel, chocolate, biscuits or spices like cinnamon or cardamom. Teas with a gourmand sensory note are often appreciated for their comforting character, offering a tasting experience that evokes the pleasure of savouring sweet treats.
A tea with a citrus sensory note is a type of tea that has aromas and flavours referring to citrus fruits.
The typical notes of the zesty, citrus family are: lemon, orange, bergamot, pink grapefruit or white grapefruit. These notes can evolve towards bright zesty notes or softer ones.
This note is present in a wide range of teas such as green teas, semi-oxidised teas and black teas. At nunshen, you’ll find, for example, the n°34 – Orange Écorce Bio or the n°17 – Bleu du Mékong.
A tea with a spiced sensory note is a type of tea that has aromas and flavours recalling spices.
The typical notes of the spiced family are: cinnamon, pepper, clove and cardamom…
This note is present mainly in teas that have undergone oxidation, such as heavily oxidised Oolong teas, Indian black teas from the Assam region and certain Chinese green teas. At nunshen, we invite you to discover the essential n°91 – Chai du Kerala or the azure-blue infusion n°16 – Bleu des Îles Bio.
A tea with a smoky sensory note is a type of tea whose leaves have been exposed to smoke during the manufacturing process. This method gives the tea distinct smoky aromas and flavours, which can vary in intensity depending on the duration and the type of wood used for the smoking.
Traditionally, this process is used to produce teas such as Lapsang Souchong, from the Fujian region of China.
The typical notes of the woody family are: dry wood, waxed wood, sandalwood, cedar, vetiver…
This note is present in teas that undergo a strong action of heat, such as high-temperature fixing. This is the case, for example, with Hojicha teas. The woody note is also found in aged Oolongs, or other teas that undergo oxidation such as black teas.
A tea with a forest-floor sensory note is a type of tea whose aromas and flavours evoke the scents and tastes associated with a forest or woodland.
The typical notes of the forest-floor family are: tree moss, mushroom, damp earth, wild mushroom, button mushroom (more rosy-floral).
nunshen invites you to discover the n°302 – Sakani, a dark tea rich in notes of forest floor and red fruits.