“Yesterday, I tried this tea for the first time, and I was asked on that tasting note if there was any astringency to this tea, and to be honest, the amazing flavor of this tea had me so captivated...” Read full tasting note
“There’s been a post office kerfluffle with the Malachi McCormick that Becky sent me (the tea is somewhere in the US – beyond that the post has no idea), so I picked this up at the grocery store to...” Read full tasting note
“Sometimes my life gets so distracted and busy that I forget I ordered tea, and when it arrives, I feel like I just got presents. Today was one of those days. Stuff from the Tao of Tea and,...” Read full tasting note
“Thanks LiberTEAs! This is terrific – it REALLY is!!! Slightly roasted and slightly chewy but not like you would expect. Very creamy! The description says hints of apple and peach flavor…at first...” Read full tasting note
Native Name: Sunehri Assam Jaat
Origin: Upper Assam, Northeast India
Plucking Season: Mid Summer
The Golden Tips Assam is made from a distinct Camellia Assamica plant varietal growing only at a handful of estates. The leaves are withered, bruised with a rolling machine, oxidized and then over roasted. In making the Golden tips, the oxidization is slightly longer than in the case of making darker Assams. The golden tips are precious for the tea gardens as they fetch a higher premium in the market.
The high volume of essential oils in the Golden Tips Assam is evident immediately after the tea is served, as a thin layer of oil quickly coats the surface of the tea giving it a self-creaming appearance. These are beneficial oils that protect the body from carcinogens and give tea its anti-aging properties.
Flavor Profile: Smooth textured, amber red liquor with apple and pear flavors.
Ingredients: SFTGFOP Grade Black Tea Leaves.
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