Assam Black Tea | Mokaibari East Tea Gardens | TGFOP1

One of the most well-known black tea varieties, Assam comes from an ancient word in the Ahom language, asama, which means “peerless or without comparison.” The first sip of this delightful tea will enchant you with a strong, spice undertone that’s delightful all on its own. From the Mokaibari classic tea gardens where fine teas have been produced for almost 100 years.

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PREPERATION

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INGREDIENTS

Single Garden Indian black tea from the historical Mokaibari Tea Gardens in Assam, India.

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FLAVOR PROFILE

Strong, spicy, malty

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What do the letters mean in the name?

Used on mostly Indian black teas, the letters describe the leaf size and visual qualities of the processed leaves. It has little to do with the tastes or flavor profile of the tea. In general, the higher quality leaf will most likely give you full flavor tea.

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• T - Tippy
• G - Golden
• F - Flowery
• O - Orange
• P - Pekoe
• 1 - Used by some tea gardens for grade designation

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