Thea Placida Guizhou Floral

Nose. The nose shows white flowers, candied fruit, and ripe pineapple, with green tea, floral tension, and bright minerality.^[1]

Palate. The palate carries apricot, jasmine, and osmanthus, with a floral and fruity character that reveals the tea progressively.^[1]

Finish. The finish is lightly acidic with a delicate, clean astringency, a velvety texture, and a long, persistent length.^[1]

Structure. Structural points stated in the sources:^[1]

• Acidity: light, lightly acidic finish
• Tannin: delicate, clean astringency
• Body: velvety texture
• Complexity: floral tension and bright minerality
• Length: long, persistent finish

Lao suggests the still tea pairs well with red meats, game, and saucy dishes, and notes that it pairs harmoniously with sushi.^[1],[2]

Specifications. Classification and figures as declared:^[3],[4]

• Category: still, high-altitude green tea beverage
• Tea: Du Yun Mao Jian, Du Yun region, Guizhou, China
• Altitude: 1500 m
• ABV: less than 0.5% alc./vol.

Production. Lao is made in Canada, and all of its products contain less than 0.5% alc./vol. The beverage is one of four signature creations in the Lao lineup, alongside the still Thea Placida Yunnan Bold and two sparkling teas.