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“This tea doesn’t taste like your typical Assam. Instead of the bold flavor I was expecting, it was mellow with slight hints of barley and malt. It has a surprisingly sweet undertone to it and...” Read full tasting note
“This is one of those days where I would happily sit/lie on the couch and do absolutely nothing. Other people in the household have different ideas about what is actually going to happen today...” Read full tasting note
“This morning, courtesy of Aubrey at Arbor Teas, I’m very fortunate to enjoy and pleased to be the first to review a 2013 Tonganagoan Estate, 2nd flush Assam SFTGFOP1, USDA Organic, premium black...” Read full tasting note
“This exceptional organic and Fair Trade Certified black tea from Assam, India is a limited edition tea. The dried leaves present a plethora of coppery golden tips which combine with the tightly twisted dark leaf to produce a unique reddish brown liquor that has a more complicated and heartier aroma and flavor profile than our classic organic Assam. With scents of herbaceous yeast, it offers a dry, malty cup that has notes of barley broth and rich sweet mushroom. Sourced from the Tonganagoan Estate in India at the low elevation of only 200 ft, this organic 2nd flush Assam SFTGFOP1 from 2013 is produced by the family-owned, professionally managed Chamong Group that is now into its 6th generation.
Ever wonder what those initials “SFTGFOP1” stand for? Check out our information on tea grading to find out!"
Quantity of tea: one level teaspoon per 8 oz cup of water
Water temperature: use water that has been heated to a full rolling boil (212° F)
Steeping time: 3-5 minutes
http://www.arborteas.com/organic-assam-tonganagoan-estate-black-tea.html
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This tea doesn’t taste like your typical Assam. Instead of the bold flavor I was expecting, it was mellow with slight hints of barley and malt. It has a surprisingly sweet undertone to it and didn’t turn bitter or astringent, even when steeped for five minutes. This is one of the rare teas that I could drink a lot of, either hot or iced, and not be bored with it. I don’t say that often about unflavored black teas.
You can read the full review on my blog:
http://www.notstarvingyet.com/index/2014/10/28/tuesday-tea-organic-assam-tonganagoan-estate-black-tea-arbor.html
This is one of those days where I would happily sit/lie on the couch and do absolutely nothing. Other people in the household have different ideas about what is actually going to happen today (shopping at Wal-Mart) :( Assam to the rescue! A bit of heft to it – it’s so nice and malty. I did get a touch bitterness as the cup cooled, but still very drinkable.
Sample provided by looseTman – thank you!
This morning, courtesy of Aubrey at Arbor Teas, I’m very fortunate to enjoy and pleased to be the first to review a 2013 Tonganagoan Estate, 2nd flush Assam SFTGFOP1, USDA Organic, premium black tea, Western style: 8 oz / 1 tsp (1.6g) / 212*F / 3-5 min. without sweeteners, milk, or cream.
Leaf: Approximately a 50/50 mixture of dark chocolate brown twisted leaves and golden tips, both thin & thick, 1 cm long.
Fragrance: A wonderfully rich scent that reminded me of hay / straw
Liquor: Clear medium amber
Aroma: Same as fragrance but not as strong.
Flavor: Malt with hints of barley and sweet mushroom
3-min: A very smooth, moderately full-bodied, rich, complex Assam with hints of barley and sweet mushrooms. The hints of mushroom persist long on the tongue. There was no bitterness or astringency.
Re-Steeping:
4-min & 5 min: Smooth & medium bodied w/no bitterness or astringency.
6-min: Smooth & fuller- bodied w/no bitterness or astringency.
Impression: A smooth, rich, unique, and intriguing organic Assam. Definitely not a typical Assam! Well done!
Thanks to Aubrey at Arbor Teas for including this gracious sample with my recent order.
Method:
RO water re-mineralized with an Aptera filter http://steepster.com/teas/teaware/39532-puregen-aptera-alkamag-water-filter
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Brewed western-style conveniently in a tea mug with a brew basket http://steepster.com/teas/teaware/29177-finum-brewing-basket.
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Flavors: Malt, Mushrooms
I really need to order something from them. They’re in the same city I work in, so I can get my tea delivered for free on Fridays….
I’m crossing my fingers that they have a Black Friday sale. I’d love to try out a few more things.