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Each 1.06 oz Tin contains approximately 10-12 servings. Depending on steeping method, each serving can yield 2-3 cups, for a total of 20-30 cups per tin.
Sivasagar district, Assam
Second flush (summer)
300 ft
P-126
Whole leaf black tea
Memorable artisanal black tea from Assam composed of abundant buds made exclusively for us. This tea is extremely viscous, has a lasting aftertaste and a fabulous mouthfeel. Exquisite and complex notes of malt, honey and biscuit reveal undertones of oak bark followed by a whisper of stone fruit.
The passion of the tea farmer is evident when you take the first sip of this extremely special tea. This tea is crafted in very small quantities in the summer between May and June. If you are a tea aficionado, this marvelous tea should definitely be part of your collection.
High-Moderate
Number of infusions per 2.5 g serving: 4-5
2.5 gms of tea (use a digital scale)
120-150 ml ( 4-5 fl-oz) or 1/2 - 2/3rd cup of water at 90°C - 99°C (or 195°F - 210°F)
This tea works great for the gongfu method of steeping as it helps coax out all the subtle flavors.
We recommend 5 gm of tea
100 ml water (approximate 10-20 ml of water per 1 gm of tea) at 85°C - 90°C (or 185°F - 195°F).
Origin
Golden-green rice fields, thick forests, manicured tea estates surrounded by blue hills, green valleys, and a red river, Assam is the largest Northeastern state in India. Situated just below the eastern Himalayan foothills, it stretches along the Brahmaputra River. Our Assam Golden Buds originates from one of the finest tea gardens in Assam. It is located in the Sivasagar district and has prized assamica variety hybrids. The garden has been extremely well-laid out to produce teas of exceptional quality.
Meet
Hunted for its horn, the one horned rhinos were almost extinct, with less than 200 left by the end of the 19th century. Conservation efforts have revived their population and brought their worldwide numbers to around 3,000 now — the bulk of them in Kaziranga, Assam.
I steeped this one western style for two minutes at 212F, this tea straight out of the packaging smells fantastic, its got a sweetness to it, after steeping this tea has almost a grapeyness aroma and slightly fruity, tasting this tea there is a n bit of maltyness to this as the website sugests theres the beginings of some astrengency, its defiently got a honey-like flavor and especially what lingers in the pallet as an aftertaste, its a stong tea but not quite what i would normally describe as bold, its a little softer on the tounge compared to what i describe as a bold tea, theres a nice mouthfeel with this tea not fully silky a little smooth and a bit of dryness from the astrengency, it brews up to a nice redish brown color. Although i usually drink flavored tea, i really enjoyed this cup and will be enjoying drinking the rest of this bag
Very good tea. Excellent service.
I just had my first cup of Golden tips Assam tea. I am an Assam tea lover and I have had thousands of cups of tea. My journey started on my vacation to London where I stopped in to Fortnum and Mason for lunch and had a pot of tea. I knew nothing about tea. I enjoyed that tea so much I had to find out what made it so good. I found out it was a blend of Assam tea called Queen Anne. Fast forward to more than a decade later and with the internet I was able to find pure Assam tea and I have been buying different brands and enjoying them all. Some more than others. I don’t remember how I happened upon Herbs and Kettles website but here I am finishing my second cup of Golden tips Assam tea. Just when I thought I had tasted the best of the best tea I have ever tasted along comes this Golden Tips Assam. This experience started with opening the container of tea to find the freshest whole leaf tea leaves with such a great smell and softness I had ever thought possible. My cup holds 10oz so I put 5gm of tea in my pot and added 10oz of filtered boiling water and since I like it strong I let it brew for 5 minutes. The first sip was a whole new experience for me. It was so delicious. The flavor and the mouthfeel were the absolute best I have ever had. The images that went through my head of the people growing and harvesting this tea just added to the experience. I have found my favorite Assam tea. The only drawback is I only have a small amount. I guess I will have to be very mindful of every sip. I’m so thankful I found this tea and highly recommended it.
Our single origin premium Assam Golden Tips is sourced from the renowned Mangalam tea garden in Assam.
Yes, we work directly with tea growers across India and personally select their best batches.
We focus on creating strong partnerships with farmers across India and personally selecting their best batches. Our teas are single origin, small batch, and directly sourced with a focus on flavor, season, and terroir. Our loose-leaf teas are all high quality with nuanced aromas and flavors, excellent for gongfu steeping or Western style steeping.
Unlike commodity teas or other Indian tea companies, which often sell broken teas, we offer whole leaf teas. When steeped, whole leaf teas provide a wonderful taste and flavor without the astringency and bitterness that comes with steeping broken teas.
We are tea sommeliers with strong connections to farmers across India. We select single origin, single batch, directly sourced teas with a focus on flavor, terroir, and season. By eliminating the middleman, we ensure that our teas are fresh, often weeks to months old, compared to commodity teas which can be years old.
Our focus on whole leaf teas ensures wonderful aromas and flavors that you will enjoy. Our customers enjoy our teas and we often hear from tea connoisseurs, “we did not enjoy Indian teas as much until we tried the exceptional teas offered by Herbs & Kettles.”
Our teas are farm fresh and packed at origin. We work with tea farmers who use organic farming methods and ensure that their tea workers are treated fairly, helping to uplift the entire community.
By working directly with tea farmers and maintaining strong partnerships, we eliminate the middleman. Our regional loose leaf teas are packed at origin, ensuring farm-to-cup freshness.
We purchase new lots every year, and our teas are often air mailed to us rather than shipped by ocean, ensuring they are weeks or months old instead of years old which is often a problem with grocery stores or commodity teas. We recommend trying it for yourself to appreciate the freshness and quality of our teas.
Yes, we share our passion for high quality Indian teas by offering seasonal and limited edition teas such as Darjeeling Yanki Red Oolong and Meghalaya Silver Needle. We buy new lots every year ensuring that each tea retains farm to cup freshness and also select new interesting teas for our collection.
Tea lovers may enjoy our premium subscription box - Herbs & Kettles Fine Tea Club, which includes fantastic, seasonal, limited batch teas that are often only weeks old, air mailed directly from our farm partners.
If you're looking for a Darjeeling tea based on the season or flush, we've chosen them with extreme care to ensure that each batch is exceptional and the best of the season.
For those who enjoy malty Assam teas, we have a premium collection, including innovative batches like Assam GABA and Assam Smoked Melody. Our Nilgiri Frosted teas are divine, and we also offer teas from lesser-known regions such as Meghalaya and Sikkim.
Additionally, we carry wild teas from Manipur and Nagaland in the extreme northeastern region of India, close to Yunnan. Can't decide? We offer tea samples to help you find your favorite teas.
