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Assam Melody

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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.

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Memento M.
Dec 26th '09

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"I bought this and one other as a gift for a friend, and she seems very pleased with them. "
2 votes
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Don W.
Feb 1st '04

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"A malty tea with no bitter aftertaste. Recommended for those who want a British experience. Try it with some milk."
2 votes
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Essin' E.
Dec 10th '09

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"I actually enjoyed this one a lot more than I thought I would. Delicious with a few sugar crystals and vanilla soymilk!"
1 vote
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Julie D.
Nov 15th '09

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"It has a nice light black tea taste that is good on its own, or can be blended with other flavors and not be over-powering."
1 vote
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Lark-aeryn S.
Jun 24th '08

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"Assam is a venerable tea, and this example is no exception. The flavor has subtle aspects yet overall packs a punch."
1 vote
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Kelly K.
Jun 7th '08

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"A wonderful tea in the afternoon. Mixes well with a nice decaf to make something that won't keep you up all night."
1 vote

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