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Assam Harmutty GFBOP (S) from SpecialTeas

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76/100

Assam Harmutty GFBOP (S)

Black Tea by SpecialTeas

Slightly fuller bodied than the No. 217 Bargang, this Harmutty is a solid broken-leaf Assam at an exceptional price. While it is complex enough to be a good self-standing tea, the addition of a splash of milk brings out a subtle honey flavor.

6 Tasting Notes

Hyrulehippie
60
Hyrulehippie 3 tasting notes

This is the first time I’m trying this. I steeped it for just over 2 minutes with water just off the boil. I’m drinking it black/unsweetened and quite like it so far. It’s pretty astringent, which I find pleasant and invigorating. I can’t help but think that I’m also detecting some sweet, floral notes. Maybe at some point I’ll try it with some soy, but right now I don’t feel the need to.

The sweetness I mentioned before is proving to be prevalent in subsequent steeps. I think there’s something else there, but I can’t place it. It isn’t nearly as interesting as the first steep, but not at all unpleasant. I guess this is why re-steeping black teas isn’t really recommended…But you know, I’m cheap and admit that freely!

I used too many leaves and it was bleh. o__O in yo’ face bitter.

second steep was tasty though.

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Bethany
66
Bethany 3 tasting notes

Brisk, malty, and full-bodied: everything an Assam should be. Great for first thing in the morning.

Stomach’s a bit upset this morning, so I’m toning this down with some Coffeemate Sweet Italian Creme creamer, which is just about the only thing I’ll put in my tea anymore. So goood.

I forgot to bring tea this morning and this is one of the two bags left in my work stash. Sadness.

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