Golden Assam
Loose Leaf Tea | BlackA full-bodied, malty cup with deep, copper liquor.
Morning Ritual
Energy Booster
Wellness
Blending Notes
Aroma Warm & pungent
Palate Full-bodied & malty
Purpose Awaken the soul
Ingredients
Black tea
High Caffeine
BLEND NO. 3326
Sustainability
Our loose leaf is packed in tins that are recyclable and can be disposed of in your blue bin. Our tins are also food-safe and can be repurposed for many things including spices and other dried ingredients. Learn More about sustainability at TEALEAVES.
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About This Blend
MAKE THE PERFECT CUP OF TEA
TEALEAVES
1 Tsp
Water
1 Cup
Fire
99°C
Steep
2-3 Min
Your FAQs, Answered
For Golden Assam
The Assam region borders Bangladesh and Burma, known for high precipitation (especially during monsoon period) and high humidity and temperatures. This hot terroir yields a strong, malty, black tea character. Contrast that to Darjeeling and Nilgiri teas, which are grown in the highlands, and exhibit great complexity (as opposed to strength and maltiness). Summer harvest Assams are superior to spring harvests, largely due to the "tippiness" of the leaves, which can be seen as the golden or white tips. This Golden Assam is lower in strength than a traditional Assam, because the larger leaves result in slower release of the flavour molecules.
Most prefer Assam tea with a splash of milk, as Assams are known for their bold, malty flavor.
Tea is very similar to wine in that the flavor and character is largely tied to the terroir in which a particular tea is produced. Therefore a tea that is grown and produced in Assam region of India compared to a tea that is grown and produced in Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon) will taste different. Assam teas are typically full-bodied and malty, with a warm and pungent aroma; Ceylons are more medium-bodied, brisk, with a hint of floral aroma.