Assam Golden Lion First Flush

A Black Tea from

Rating

70 / 100

Calculated from 2 Ratings
Tea type
Black Tea
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Ingredients
Black Tea Leaves
Flavors
Anise, Caramel, Clove, Cream, Dried Fruit, Fig, Malt, Molasses, Nutmeg, Oats, Red Apple, Toast, Wood
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Loose Leaf
Caffeine
Not available
Certification
Not available
Typical Preparation
Use 8 oz / 236 ml of water
Set water temperature to 205 °F / 96 °C
Steep for 5 min, 0 sec
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“I have to start cleaning out the backlog again. Fortunately, it’s not nearly as bad as it was in September and the first part of the month. I was starting to make good progress on it, but being out...” Read full tasting note
“I had always wanted to try this one from Tealyra so when this one was part of the discontinuing sale, I had to buy some. The name won me over as Butiki’s Golden Lion Assam was probably my favorite...” Read full tasting note

Description

Our Golden Lion Assam is a first flush black tea, it is traditionally grown and produced Indian tea that is unpretentious and perfect for drinking every day! This Indian tea grown and harvested in the traditional style, was picked by expert tea farmers at the peak of the season. Top quality leaves with an abundance of silky, golden tips to produce a fragrant cup that has a distinctively sweet woody aroma! Brewing up to a bright, smooth tea liquor, Golden Lion Assam First Flush has a bold, full body and smooth, silky mouth feel, as well as the distinctive and delicious Assam aroma. It is malty, with hints of wood, and musk, as it cools you will notice a hint of pleasant smokiness.

Ingredients: Loose leaf black tea
Origin: India
Caffeine Level: Medium
Preparation: Use 1 tsp of tea per 8oz/200ml of water. Heat water to 205F/95C and steep for 2-3 minutes.

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