Mangalam Estate Assam GBOP

This is a lighter assam. The taste is sweet and light, without the appearance of a lot of malt (even at 5 minutes!) I prefer a stronger assam in the morning, so I will keep this as an afternoon tea. The flavor has a delicacy which is lost on my sleepy tastebuds – for an assam it’s really almost light! Recommended.

Oh wow! This might be my new favorite tea. I gave it a sip bare and decided that a bit of cream and turbinado sugar might nicely enhance it. It was such a complex but smooth cup. On first sip I caught hints of cocoa and spice which led to vanilla lingering on the palate. Entirely smooth with no acidity or bitterness. I gave it a second brew and I noticed I didn’t enjoy as much as the first. The second tastes more like a Ceylon. It is much lighter and smoother than the typical assam I’ve had, but I think it would be enjoyable anytime of day.