Assam Black Tea • The Bold Assam Gold

    Description

    This Assam Black Tea has a balanced malty, earthy flavour with notes of caramel and cake. It produces a ruby-red brew when steeped in water and a lightly roasted coffee's latte-like brew when made with milk. It gets a gold medal from our tea experts for its rich, sweet aftertaste.

    Origin and Ingredients

    Picking Season: June 2023 (Second Flush)

    Grade: SFTGFOP1 (Leaf tea, Highest quality)

    Origin: Halmari Tea Estate, Assam, India (Single Estate)

    Ingredients: Black tea. No additives. 

    Caffeine: Medium

     

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    How to Steep

    In Hot Water: Steep 1 tsp of leaves per 150 ml cup for 3-4 mins in boiling water to make the 1st cup. Steep the leftover leaves from the 1st cup for 6-8 mins in boiling water to make the 2nd cup. If you want iced tea, refrigerate the 1st cup for 30 mins, and then add ice to taste.

     

    In Milk: Steep 2 tsp of leaves per 150 ml cup for 6-8 mins in boiling milk on a stove.

     

    Iced Latte: Steep 2 tsp of leaves per 30 ml cup (i.e. 1 shot) of 3-4 mins in boiling water. Transfer your beverage to a 300 ml glass. Add cold milk and ice. Whip up the beverage in a mixer.

     

    Condiments: Add a sweetener to taste.

    Health Benefits

    This tea is filled with antioxidants, catechins and polyphenols that:

     

    1. Reduce depression.
    2. Promote weight loss.
    3. Reduce the risk of heart diseases, cancer (ovarian and skin), diabetes, Parkinson's, Alzeihmer's, eczema, high blood pressure and hair fall.
    4. Build immunity.
    5. Lower cholesterol.
    6. Relieve asthma, stress and diarrhea.
    7. Improve oral health and mental alertness.

    Tea-Food Pairing

    This tea pairs well with:

     

    • Breakfast foods such as fried eggs and sausages
    • Chocolate, custard or lemon desserts
    • Spicy food
    • Meat pasta
    • Duck
    • Grilled meats
    • Dried meats
    • Nuts
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