Assam Tea

The bold, attractive leaves of this 2018 first flush Assam selection produce a medium-bodied cup with a bright aroma, hinting of wine. The deep amber liquor shows some woody/oak notes, which are complemented by a suggestion of malt and cocoa. With its smooth, balanced cup and crisp, clean finish, this tea tastes great hot or iced.

Downy golden tips accent dark brown leaves in this 2016 selection from the Duflating Estate. The dry leaves, fragrant with a rich honey note, produce a copper-amber infusion that has a bright, malty aroma with hints of dark sugar. A brisk, refreshing mouth feel balances nicely with toasty notes and malty hints. A suggestion of cocoa lingers into the clean finish.

The well-made, dark brown leaves are sprinkled with golden tips in this 2018 selection from one of our favorite Assam tea estates. A toasty aroma, hinting of malt, introduces a smooth, bright cup with a rich honey sweetness. Burgundy notes join a rich maltiness in the ruby copper liquor, finishing with a crisp hit to the palate.

A profusion of downy golden tips provides a striking contrast to the dark brown leaves in this top-quality Assam offering. With a complexity in both the aroma and flavor, the dark amber cup is smooth and rich. Layers of malt, cocoa, and wine linger into a light spicy finish.

The bold leaves of this 2017 Assam selection are redolent with the scent of dark chocolate. They produce a well-balanced, complex cup, flavorful with notes of malt, wine and bittersweet cocoa. A hint of briskness may be found in the lingering finish.