Mangalam Gold Summer Black Tea
A malty Assam cup with notes of brown dates, dried raisins, and apricots
A malty Assam cup with notes of brown dates, dried raisins, and apricots
description
Second flush teas from Assam are known for their distinctive malty flavor. This black tea acquires the same malty traits along with the gorgeous golden tips that make it stand out from the rest. Robust malty flavors interlaced by the delectable notes of brown dates and dried raisins hum throughout the entire duration of the cup. Briefly interrupted by the hints of cocoa, the experience finishes on stone-fruity flavors akin to apricots, making it a sublime cup of summer black tea.
the experience
liquor
aroma
Lifted notes of malt, dates, maple syrup with subtle woody and stone-fruity accents
appearance
Dark Amber
taste
A full-bodied, brisk cup which opens with robust malty flavors interlaced with delectable notes of brown dates and dried raisins. These flavors hum along throughout; interrupted briefly by subtle hints of cocoa; which shore up around the edges. Muted woody textures is discernible towards the end; which however ebb to finish on exquisite stone-fruity flavors akin to apricots - adding a layer of depth and rounded feel to the cup. The mellow character lingers on, making for a memorable cup of Assam orthodox black tea.
COMPLEMENTS
Freshly buttered toast, sable, croissant, scrambled eggs, pancake, tart, puff pastry
dry leaf
aroma
Cashew, white chocolate, biscotti, hint of malt and a gourmet score of nougat
appearance
Short, slightly mixed, tightly rolled, blackish leaves interspersed with ample golden tips
infusion
aroma
Marked by notes of malt, dates, hint of honey along with earthy and subtle woody undertones
appearance
Semi-open, short, mix of light and dark coppery leaves; some with stems detached
steeping notes
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cold filtered O2 Rich Water |
Temperature |
Tea Leaves |
Time |
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hot |
6 fl oz / 180 ml |
85°F -90°F / 185℃ -194℃ |
2 tsp / 0.09 oz / 2.5 g |
5 mins |
Recommended number of steeps - 1
condiments
Lemon
Drink Plain
Sugar
Honey
Milk
PICKING DATE
12-Aug-20
12-Aug-20
TIME OF DAY
Morning
Morning
CAFFEINE
High
High
BEST CONSUMED
Hot
Hot
SEASON
Second
Second
SPECIALTY
Clonal
Clonal
SKU AXSFMLB
| GRADE FTGFOP1
| INVOICE OR-804
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