Assam Tea

This 2020 whole-leaf Assam features a balance of downy golden tips and dark-brown leaves, which yield a dark ruby-copper liquor with a rich malty aroma. The thick, powerful cup hits the palate with a robust intensity and complex layers of pronounced malt, cocoa and dark cherry. The finish is clean and smooth.

A complement of golden tips adorns the dark-brown leaves of this 2020 broken-leaf Assam selection from one of our favorite estates. A sweet toasty/malty aroma heralds a complex flavor with hints of cocoa and malt wrapped in a caramel sweetness. While the thick, rich mouth feel accommodates a splash of milk, it is a great self-drinker. An invigorating quality, enhanced by a whisper of dried cherries, lingers long into the finish.

The well-twisted, ebony-brown leaves of this 2020 Assam offering yield a dark amber cup with a sweet spicy aroma. A lively astringency intensifies a rich maltiness in the cup, which may be complemented by a splash of milk, if desired. Hints of malt linger in the crisp finish.

A smattering of small golden tips complements the rich brown leaves of this 2019 organic Assam offering. A toasty/malty aroma introduces the velvety smooth, medium-bodied cup. Prominent cocoa notes are enhanced by a silky caramel sweetness that lingers in the finish.

An abundance of beautiful golden tips accents the chunky leaf style of this 2019 broken-leaf offering. The dark ruby-amber cup is very aromatic with rich malty/toasty notes and a whisper of cocoa. The mouth feel is thick yet smooth with a complex malty flavor well balanced with dried stone fruit hints and honey notes that bloom as the tea cools. The bright, crisp finish lingers.

This 2019 Assam selection exhibits a classic Assam flavor profile: thick, rich and malty. The dark copper cup is very fragrant with a full cocoa-like mouth feel and a honey sweetness that lingers into the crisp finish. Add a splash of milk to complement its strong character.

The golden-tipped leaves of this 2019 Assam offering are fragrant with a rich cocoa aroma, an inviting preview of the pronounced cocoa notes in the robust, eye-opening cup. A lively aspect wraps around a malty sweetness, which lingers into the crisp finish. Add a splash of milk to enhance the thick cocoa quality.

Hattialli is a popular estate among Assam tea afficionados, and each year we look forward to their offerings. The dark brown, golden-tipped leaves of this 2019 selection produce a velvety smooth cup with a warm toasty aroma. Hints of malt are present in both the aroma and the dark copper liquor, enhanced by a rich honey sweetness. Enjoy it plain or with a splash of milk.

A pronounced malty aroma, rich and inviting, introduces this robust 2019 Assam offering. The deep copper liquor exhibits a wonderful pairing of cocoa and malty notes, complemented by a full mouth feel and sweet, lingering finish.

A smattering of downy golden tips complements the bold, well-twisted leaves of this 2019 Assam selection. A warm toasty aroma with a hint of caramel sweetness pairs well with the bright, lively character of the cup. A cocoa-like thickness fills the mouth, complementing hints of malt and a lingering suggestion of dry red wine.

This outstanding 2019 Assam offering is distinguished by its velvety smooth mouth feel and invigorating cup. Notes of malt and a suggestion of cocoa are wrapped in a caramel sweetness. Enjoy the dark amber liquor plain or add a dollop of milk for a creamy complement to the rich, lingering flavor.

A lively aroma, bright and malty, introduces this 2019 broken-leaf Assam selection. The dark amber cup has a pronounced malty flavor, supported by a thick mouth feel and toffee-like sweetness. A dollop of milk enhances the rich, gutsy character and lingering finish of this fine offering.