Hälssen & Lyon Tea Catalogue - Catalog - Page 10
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The Assam Plateau in northern India lies on both sides of the
Brahmaputra and is the largest contiguous tea-growing area in
the world. Around 2,000 gardens produce strong, aromatic and
spicy teas here. The region’s top teas delight tea connoisseurs
with their typical malty notes. Characteristic of Assam teas are
the golden-coloured tips and − depending on the variety − a more
or less “creamy” cup.
Assam teas are often used in strong blends, such as English and
East Frisian blends. Particularly popular and sought-after are the
teas from the second flush period, which have all the typical
characteristics that distinguish good Assam teas. Good and “longlasting” first flush Assam teas, on the other hand, are relatively
rare, as they tend to lose their fresh flavour quite quickly.
BL ACK TEA S
LEAF TEA
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Assam SFTGFOP1 Harmutty
– Black Tea –
This is a pleasantly spicy leaf tea with
many golden tips and a finely crafted
leaf. According to a legend told in the
area, the name of this tea garden derives
from Queen Hiramati, the wife of King
Arimata, whose kingdom is believed to
have been in lower Assam. Harmutty is
one of Assam’s finest tea estates.
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Assam SFTGFOP1 Mangalam
– Black Tea –
From the Mangalam garden comes this
spicy, malty Assam with evenly worked,
fleshy, gold-tipped leaves. It has a wonderfully unfolding full flavour and an
elegant character.
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Assam TGFOP1 Mahaluxmi
– Black Tea –
A classic Assam with a regular, relatively
large leaf and some beautiful golden
tips. Its strong, round and slightly spicy
flavour makes it a real treat.
Assam TGFOP1 First Flush
– Black Tea –
A delicacy from the first picking: this
Assam tea resembles the typical
Darjeeling character in its fineness,
yet, it is quite strong and aromatic in
taste. As usual, this tea should be stored
in a dry, dark and cool place. However,
its beautiful, full flavour is best enjoyed
while it is nice and fresh.
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Assam TGFOP1 Bukhial
– Black Tea –
A strong, flavourful and very rich tea
with a dark cup and intense spicy notes.
This tea has a finely worked leaf with
golden leaf tips. Its flavour unfolds
particularly beautifully with a hint of
sweetness and/or a spoonful of cream.
BROKEN TEA
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Assam CTC BOP Borsillah
– Black Tea –
A machine-processed Assam tea,
produced according to the CTC method
(Crushing - Tearing - Curling). Infused,
the small, nodular and copper-brown
leaves delight us with a strong and
intense flavour.
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Assam FBOP Moran Broken
– Black Tea –
Lovers of strong, flavourful black teas
will love this fine Broken Assam tea, its
golden tips and the dark orange-brown
of its cup colour. A wonderful breakfast
tea.
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Assam GFBOP1 Hajua
– Black Tea –
Plain and simple, yet powerful - a
Broken Assam with a dark cup colour
and a distinct, full-bodied character.
Lightly sweetened, it beautifully unfolds
its rich flavour profile.
