It's always fun to get to "meet" a new tea vendor when one offers to send me samples. I haven't tried any Assam tea in a while, so I was intrigued to hear about this new company in India, Assam 1860, which sells tea "fresh from our family's 150-year-old tea gardens in the Moran Circle of Assam."
My samples of this single-estate tea arrived this week, and they included both a large bag of the loose tea and some tea bags as well. Naturally, I opted to try the loose tea first!
When I opened the bag and saw the small bits of tea, I realized this was CTC tea, with CTC being a method of processing black tea that Cuts, Tears and Curls the tea leaves. Assam tea is known for its brisk, malty flavor, and this one did not disappoint! I steeped mine for three minutes, and it was just the level of briskness I like, and with very little astringency. It made a nice, robust cup of tea that was perfect for my afternoon teatime. Are you a fan of Assam tea? If so, Assam 1860 included enough tea bags that I can share some with a friend! If you'd like to try this tea, just leave an "Enter me" to this post between now and 7 a.m. EST on Monday, March 16, and you'll be entered. U.S. and Canada only, please. Meanwhile, if you'd like to go ahead and learn about Assam 1860 right now, just
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Please enter me. I would love to try this new tea.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to give it a try! Thanks!
ReplyDeletePlease enter me. I'm always looking to try new teas!
ReplyDeleteYes, I do enjoy Assam tea. So enter me, please.
ReplyDeleteEnter me!!!! PLEASE!!!! Assam is my all time favorite tea! In fact, I'm having a "cuppa" right now! :>)
ReplyDeleteAssam is my favourite tea, it has a full body, I like that. Yes please enter me in.
ReplyDeleteI always tend to choose Assam or Ceylon or sometimes a blend of both! The Royal Blend from Fortnum and Mason and The Empress blend are my favorites. I would like try a sample of Assam 1860. Thank you!
ReplyDeletePlease enter me! Don't know if I've ever tried Assam.
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Assam is a favorite of mine, especially in the morning.
ReplyDeletePlease enter me. I've never tried assam.
ReplyDeleteHello Angela, thanks for the opportunity to taste this tea - please enter my name. Joanie
ReplyDeletePlease enter me. I would love to try this tea. Thank you, Sandy
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ReplyDeleteSorry to have missed this opportunity - I am indeed a fan of Assam!
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