Assam Koomsong TGFOP Black Tea (No.61)

Assam TGFOP Koomsong is a black tea from the Koomsong Tea Estate in Eastern Assam, India. The Dooma Dooma river runs through the tea estate which helps water the 658 hectare tea plantation. Along with excellent climate conditions, the dooma dooma river naturally keeps the soil fertile & rich in minerals. In terms of appearance, Assam Koomsong has a long and wiry leaf with lots of golden tips. It presents a copper coloured cup with strong and spicy undertones and slightly malty notes. The tea estate describes Assam Koomsong as a “proper Gentleman’s cuppa”. Assam Koomsong has been graded TGFOP – Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe. Did you know? The Koomsong Tea Estate is a member of the Ethical Tea Partnership and Rainforest Alliance Certified. A must have for every Assam Tea assortment.

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Assam tea comes from the Camellia Sinensis var. Assamica tea plant and is produced in the region of Assam, India. The tea plantations of Assam were introduced by the British during the colonial period. Assam tea is cultivated at or near sea level as it lies along the Brahmaputra river which stretches from the Himalayas through to the Bay of Bengal. The soil in the region of Assam is rich and fertile and benefits from a hot monsoon season. Assam tea is more oxidised than green or white teas; which results in Assam’s classic, dark leaf appearance. The growing conditions combined with the oxidisation process results in Assam’s full-bodied, malty flavour as well as its strong and brisk taste.

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