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Assam X1986 Indian black tea (Tips & Buds)

Assam X1986 Indian black tea (Tips & Buds)
2.35€
Ex Tax: 2.08€
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  • Ref: 5011

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Dark, shiny infusion with a strong and full-bodied flavor. A truly representative Assam. Classified as T.G.F.O.P.1 (Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe 1), this tea stands out for its intense, rich taste with notes of malt and honey—perfect for those who love authentic black tea.

Ideal for starting your morning, it can be enjoyed with milk or plain.

Assam X1986 TGFOP1 offers the perfect balance between strength and refined flavor!

For the quality of the leaves and the infusion of Assam and Darjeeling teas, an international classification system has been established using the following initials: S, F, T, G, F, O, P, which stand for:

  • SSupreme (exceptional), indicating the color and infusion quality.
  • F, T, GFancy (very fine, fantastic), Tippy (from the tips), Golden (golden-colored), referring to the quality of the picked leaves, particularly the unopened buds covered with golden or silver fuzz.
  • FFlowery (aromatic), describing the distinct strong aroma.
  • O, POrange (amber-colored) and Pekoe (leaf), referring to the second and third leaves, which are also very tender and have a bright amber hue.

The secrets of the perfect cup!

Dosage

Dosage

1 tablespoon. About 2 gr. for 300ml of water.
Temperature

Temperature

The ideal water temperature is between 90-100°C.
Brewing Time

Brewing Time

For proper extraction, the tea must remain in the water for 3-5 minutes.
Taste

Taste

Bold taste, pleasantly drunk neat or with honey. Perfect wake up beverage.