Assam FTGFOP1 2nd Flush Hazelbank Estate Supreme

Birthday tea #2, this one from my son. The dark liquor is strong, robust and flavorful. A tad astringent, but nothing at all unpleasant. I can sense a vague hint of tropical something underneath. Not too complex of a flavor, but all in all a great morning cuppa.

The dry tea fooled me when I opened the sampler…I’d have sworn it was an Earl Grey. A very fruity, floral smell. However, its definitely a bold and malty Assam. This tea expresses the epitome of Assam teas in my opinion; I just wish I liked them more than I do ;-) Personally, I’d love to dump some Chai spice in to this…it’d make a fantastic traditional Chai.