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Sivasagar, Assam
First and second (spring and summer)
300 ft
P-126
Whole leaf black tea
This special Assam Tippy Reserve was chosen by us because it is a premium Assam whole leaf black tea that is unique and marvelous. It has a rich mouthfeel, with natural aromas and flavors reminiscent of a fine brandy, intermingled with notes of honey, malt, cacao, oak and fruits. It is well-balanced, making it an extremely smooth tea that can be had as a morning or afternoon cuppa. Definitely one of our favorites and excellent!
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. This tea comes from the Sivasagar district from a tea garden by the banks of the river Teok. The name 'Teok' means – 'The place of milk and ghee' in Tai.
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.
