Full Bodied Assam
Well this is my first post. I was looking where I could possibly by some Harney and Sons Supreme Breakfast at a bargain price and ran into this site. Cool! I like a full bodied Assam that almost feels syrupy when you drink it. I was raised on tea with milk and sweetener and I generally drink it this way. I love East Frisian tea due to its flavor. I think it’s the Darjeeling that makes it. My quest is to better define my taste with terms like briskness, maltiness, etc. I don’t like Ceylon’s tinniness (?). Perhaps you all can help suggest a tea that describes my taste.
Assam Blend
The malty, full-bodied richness of Assam blends makes them ideal morning teas that drink extremely well with breakfast foods such as bacon, ham, and smoked fish.
Assam Green
Green tea accounts for slightly more than one percent of lndia’s total tea production. Assam produces very little of this type of tea, but the unusual light almost sweet liquor is worth trying.
First Flush Assam
Bamonpookri
Characteristics: Regular-size, well-made pieces of greeny-brown leaf similar to first flush Darjeeling. Excellent quality tea with a strong fresh flavor.
Brewing hints: Brew 1 teaspoon in a scant I cup water at 203°F. Infuse for 3 minutes.
Drinking recommendations: A breakfast tea. Drink with a little milk.
Second Flush Assam
Napuk
Characteristics: Balanced flavor, wonderful aroma. and all the qualities of well-made Assam tea.
Brewing hints: Brew 1 teaspoon in a scant 1 cup water at 203°F. Infuse for 3 to 4 minutes.
Drinking recommendations: Drink with milk. Very good at breakfast time with toast and marmalade.
Thowra
Characteristics: Beautifully made leaves with plenty of golden tips. Strong, spicy liquor with lots of body.
Brewing hints: Brew 1 teaspoon in a scant 1 cup water at 203°F. Infuse for 3 to 4 minutes.
Drinking recommendations: An excellent breakfast tea. Best with milk.
Assam Blend
Characteristics: Pungent, malty, full-bodied liquor with rich red color.
Brewing hints: Brew 1 teaspoon in a scant 1 cup water at 203°F, Infuse for 3 to 4 minutes.
Drinking recommendations: Drink with milk as a strong breakfast or afternoon tea.
Assam Green
Khongea
Characteristics: An Assam green tea, Young leaves give a scented aroma and a clear, golden liquor with sweet flavor.
Brewing hints: Brew 2 teaspoon in a scant 1 cup water at 194-203°F, Infuse for 2.5 minutes.
Drinking recommendations: A relaxing tea at any time of the day. Drink without milk.
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