Assam Gold Rain

I particularly like the honey color of this tea. It beats Lipton for iced tea!

i love this tea, it’s perfect in the morning :)

I bought this not knowing what to expect when making a Teavana order, just trying to reach the level for free shipping. I saw it and the price wasn’t outrageous, so I tossed it in.

This is my new favorite tea among teas that “taste like tea.” (As opposed to flavored teas like rose, or jasmines, or even oolongs which have such a different flavor profile.) Malty and unbelievably SMOOOOOOTH. I had no idea assam could taste this good.

I wrote a bit more on it in my overview of recent teas I liked that “taste like tea” at my teablog: http://teawritings.com/?p=127

When I opened the bag, I thought, “Hhmmm, that certainly smells like it’s from India. This should taste interesting.” Then I tasted and was not super impressed, but still rather enjoyed it. I think it’s definitely getting better every time I drink it. I’m quite the fan now.

I ended up having to get this tea when my local Teavana store was out of English Breakfast. I have to say, it is my favorite tea hands down now. I like a little sugar in mine and definitely drink it hot. I did try it iced once and..no not good. I found it to be very time sensitive, so don’t over steep it.

Very gentle - normally, I pick Assams because they’re strong and wakey-uppy. This one isn’t, but it’s still nice. Has a little sweet thing happening in the background.

At first sip I thought it was a very pale black tea but after a few more sips the flavor starts to show up and it’s very nice. It’s Bitter but Sweet at the same time. Evens eachother out well. Very little scent and what scent it does have isn’t memorable but all-in-all I really enjoy the cup! If you are looking for something simple and good, try this.

Interesting flavor with a little too much tannin bitterness. I tend to over compensate with sugar. It’s still a good overall afternoon tea.