Assam Large Leaf Tea (TGFOP1)

Assam tea is produced in the far northeast corner of India. This historically-important tea growing region fills the valley of the Brahmaputra River as it snakes down from the southeastern flank of the Himalayas. With Burma (Myanmar) to the east and Bangladesh to the south, this valley receives more rainfall per annum than any other location on earth. Assam tea is noted for its depth of flavour, dark burgundy-colored liquor, and ‘malty’ taste. Thought of in the west as a ‘milk tea’, Assam tea is drunk by Assamese without milk, but elsewhere in India it is often the base for quality chai, the national beverage.Higher grade than our BOP smaller leaf variety. Brew for 4-5 minutes.