Assam Tea

The Mangalam Estate is popular among Assam tea aficionados and each year we look forward to their offerings. In this 2023 first flush selection, flecks of golden tips mix with neat, dark brown leaves, producing a lively cup with a full mouth feel. The rich, syrupy sweet aroma hints of malt, toast, and earth. An invigorating quality complements a strong malty character that strengthens as the tea cools. A dry, bittersweet finish lingers like a fine red wine. May be enjoyed neat or with a splash of milk.

A rich cocoa aroma, intensified by a honey sweetness, introduces this broken-leaf Assam selection. The hearty cup is velvety smooth and malty with hints of cocoa and a stone fruit sweetness that increases as the tea cools. The finish lingers on a crisp note.

A pronounced sweetness, reminiscent of a sugared baked good, balances well with the lively astringency and thick, rich mouth feel of this Assam selection. The enticing aroma exhibits hints of malt and toastiness, enhanced by a dried fruit intensity. In the full-bodied cup, cocoa notes take center stage, complemented by a suggestion of red wine that lingers into the finish.

A full complement of downy golden tips adorns the dark brown leaves of this Assam offering. The dark ruby-copper liquor presents a complex aroma with interwoven layers of malt, spice, cocoa and red wine. Malty/toasty notes pair well with a thick cocoa flavor in the rich, full-bodied cup. A stone fruit sweetness and hints of warm spice lead to a crisp, clean finish. The perfect choice for adding a dollop of milk.

A plethora of downy golden tips adorns this imperial broken-leaf offering, which produces a velvety smooth cup with an inviting malty aroma that hints of Burgundy. The dark ruby-copper liquor is rich and toasty with a hint of malt and a crispness that lingers into the finish.

This broken-leaf Assam selection boasts a well-balanced mix of dark brown leaves and downy golden tips, which yields a dark copper liquor with a malty aroma that hints of cocoa. A full, solid mouth feel supports notes of cocoa and malt, enhanced by a stone fruit sweetness. The finish is smooth and lingering.

Producing premium teas since 1856, the Meleng Estate is one of the oldest tea gardens in Assam. Decorated with a sprinkling of golden tips, the dark brown leaves of this selection produce a deep copper liquor fragrant with pronounced notes of malt and hints of cocoa, complemented by a dried fruit sweetness. The strong, thick cup offers a complex flavor profile with layers of honey, dark baking chocolate, oak and spice. The lingering finish exhibits a dryness reminiscent of a fine Burgundy wine. Excellent with milk.

This finely particled “Golden Orange Fannings” leaf Assam tea produces a dark copper cup with rich flavor and a warm toasty aroma that hints of malt. A stone fruit sweetness enhances flavor notes of dark baking cocoa and malt, complemented by a full mouth feel and ending with a smooth, lingering finish. While the GOF grade of tea is often used for blending, this selection is an excellent self drinker while also being strong enough to accommodate a dollop of milk, if desired.

The well-twisted, dark brown leaves of this Assam offering produce a dark copper liquor fragrant with pronounced malty notes, a toffee sweetness and hints of dried cherry. The hearty cup exhibits a rich complexity with crisp highlights spotlighting notes of malt and carob. As the tea cools, stone fruit notes bloom and linger in the dry finish.

An eye-opening liveliness leads the way for rich notes of malt, oak and Burgundy, sweetened by nuances of caramel and amaretto, in this Assam selection. The full-bodied, ruby-copper cup is fragrant with an inviting maltiness and a fleeting whisper of rose. The finish is smooth and lingering. Add a splash of milk to enhance this tea’s rich qualities.

A brisk, lively character distinguishes this Assam offering. Accented with hints of cocoa, a rich malty aroma introduces the dark copper cup. A toasty sweetness embraces notes of cocoa and malt in the flavor, ending with a smooth, lingering finish.

Adorned with downy golden tips, the bold, dark brown leaves of this offering infuse a classic Assam featuring a delightful balance of rich maltiness and refreshing astringency. The aroma is fragrant with hints of malt and semi-sweet chocolate. A dried fruit sweetness and hints of warming spice and cacao lead to a crisp finish.