Assam loose

A Black Tea from

Rating

66 / 100

Calculated from 2 Ratings
Tea type
Black Tea
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Ingredients
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Flavors
Astringent, Earth, Smoked
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Caffeine
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Typical Preparation
Use 17 oz / 500 ml of water
Set water temperature to 200 °F / 93 °C
Steep for 3 min, 0 sec
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“Rich and varied flavours are overpowered by it’s incredible bitterness when brewed to any typical method. Varied temperature, steeping time and filtered water still result in a palatable astringent...” Read full tasting note

Description

Assam, the land of storm clouds and rolling fertile plains, is where a small-leafed, strong-tasting tea was found by the British in the 19th century. Since Mr Whittard’s day, we have been seeling this gloriously strong and rich amber tea. We still use leaves rolled in a traditional method to give out blend its strength and malty character.

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