Assam Summer CTC Black Tea
A strong cup to lift you up with its brisk maltiness and subtle notes of sweet dates and walnuts.
$6.99
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description
The process of making a CTC results in concentrated flavors that fill a room when the tea is infused. You’ll be charmed by the sweet smell that stimulates you while the tea is being steeped. You’ll notice the robust maltiness right away and will feel the briskness of the cup. The soft honeyed sweetness can be discerned coupled with a typical woody note of a classic Assam CTC. It’s a perfect start to your day.
aroma:
Lifted notes of malt, dates, wood, dried drupes and hints of unripe tree fruit
appearance:
Reddish-brown
taste:
The liquor is full-bodied, brisk and brims with robust notes of malt right from the start. A subtle honeyed sweetness; similar to dates and walnut is discernible around the edges which prevails till the finish. A furtive woody note makes its way briefly; adding to the charm of having a classic Assam CTC cup. A subtle raw fruity flavor come through in the aftertaste. A dash of cream adds to the experience.
COMPLEMENTS:
A perfect accompaniment to extravagant lunches or light snacks
aroma
Dry, earthy, hay with mild nutty and cocoa hints
appearance
Blackish-brown nuggets with specks of floating fibre showing through
aroma
Intense notes of malt, wet earth, woody and soft nutty nuances
appearance
Bright coppery
cold filtered O2 Rich Water
6 fl oz
Temperature
203°F -212°F
Tea Leaves
1.25 tsp / 0.09 g
Time
5 mins
hot
Lemon
Drink Plain
Sugar
Milk
TIME OF DAY Morning
CAFFEINE High
BEST CONSUMED Hot
SEASON Second
SPECIALTY Assamica
SKU AXNPB
GRADE CTC
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