Assam Gold Rain

Tea type
Black Tea
Ingredients
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Flavors
Astringent, Malt
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Caffeine
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Edit tea info Last updated by RachelElizabeth
Average preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 3 min, 15 sec

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Comes from one of the finest estates of the Assam region of India. Famous for its fruity yet malty flavor with a tannic red-wine aftertaste. (FTGFOP-1)(Special)

How to Prepare
Use 1 teaspoon tea per 8oz of water. Heat water to 195-205 degrees and steep for 2-3 minutes. 2oz of tea equals 25-30 teaspoons.
Ingredients:
Pure black tea from Assam, India.

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53 Tasting Notes

55
9 tasting notes

I got this at a very discounted price a couple of weeks ago, so I’m betting this was an older batch of tea. It was okay, but I found it to be a little bitter even after I played with the steeping times. It didn’t make me a sudden convert to Teavana, and I certainly would never pay the full price for this tea. I definitely have just been drinking it for the caffeine boost in the morning. Not a tea I can lose myself in drinking.

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97
1 tasting notes

Simply one of my favorite black teas, and the go to tea for all occasions. I also use it as a base for blends with tart fruits (like blood orange) with great results.

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76
172 tasting notes

good black tea. nothing special. smooth fully body tea. not as good as the nine dragon golden needle from teavana. I think this is a good tea for someone just starting out. great black tea smell.

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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60
37 tasting notes

Not the best Assam I have had, but good. A bit overpriced. Good strong breakfast tea. As with all Assams, I enjoy it with milk and sugar.

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 4 min, 15 sec

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100
3 tasting notes

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

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79
14 tasting notes

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

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11 tasting notes

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

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 2 min, 0 sec

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100
8 tasting notes

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.

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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75
6 tasting notes

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

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