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| sample | $2 |  |
| makes 10 cups | ||
| 4oz TIN | $8 | |
| 16¢ per cup | ||
| 8oz TIN | $14 | |
| 14¢ per cup | ||
| 16oz BAG | $24 | |
| 12¢ per cup | ||
Assam Melody
251
reviews
rating
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Description
Black tea from the Assam region of India. Assam tea brews up a burgundy-red cup with rich aroma and strong malty taste. The latter makes Assam an ideal breakfast-time tea. Our 'Assam Melody' is a flavorful second-flush (summer) tea from the well-regarded Meleng estate.
Story
Assam is the world's largest tea-growing region, lying on either side of the Brahmaputra River, and bordering Bangladesh and Burma (Myanmar). This part of India experiences high precipitation; during the monsoon period as much as 10 to 12 inches of rain per day. The daytime temperature rises to about 103F, creating greenhouse-like conditions of extreme humidity and heat. This tropical climate contributes to Assam's unique malty taste, a feature for which this tea is well known.
"Wonderful if you are looking for a no-nonsense black tea. A great pick-me-up. Even if you oversteep it's still a winner!"
"This has remarkably fruity top notes, and a rich base without being overpoweringly malty. Not exactly what I was expecting from an Assam, but quite nice."
"This is a nice, classic, black tea. It's a great tea for starting your day."
"this is a really great black tea, just like what I have been searching for."
"Lovely all round tea. Can't go wrong with this beauty."
"I found this very bland by itself, but good for blending."
