Assam Golden Tips

We order up this tea from the best garden in Assam: Dikom. It is difficult and expensive to make a tea that has golden buds, but it is worth the effort. It is truly a joy to behold and we enjoy its light body and whiffs of honey.

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	Assam Golden Tips - loose tea sample SKU: 49008-046	$4.00
	Assam Golden Tips - loose 3 oz tin SKU: 44204	$30.00
	Assam Golden Tips - loose 1 lb bag SKU: 41606	$144.00

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Mike's Tea Ratings

Briskness	Body	Aroma
2	2	2

About Assam Golden Tips

Dry Leaves	All golden tips, about 1/2 an inch long. They are coated in a fine, golden downy powder.
Liquor	Reddish peach.
Aroma	Since it is only the immature tips, the aromas are light and subtle and are of honey & roasted malt.
Caffeine Level	Caffeinated
Body	This is a light bodied black tea. There are no older leaves to add heft.
Flavors	Golden Tips Assam's flavors are caramel-buttery, with slight malt notes, and hints of tropical fruit: papaya and mango. There are none of the darker roasted flavors found in other Assams.
Brewing Time	4 to 5 minutes
Brewing Temperature	212° F

Our Review

Dikom Tea Estate has done this unique tea for the past few years. Natural sweetness in tea comes from the tips (or the buds) because the plants send extra sugars there to make more leaves. This tea is just pure golden tips, so it is lighter and sweeter than most Assams. It is lightly rolled to preserve the tips. This means that there is limited oxidation making for less briskness.

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Customer Reviews

John 1/25/11

Thanks

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This tea makes me feel well and satisfied. Almost rejuvenated from the inside out. The world just stops when you enjoy this tea. Thanks for offering it.

Dave 10/15/10

Malty and Chocolatey

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This one definitely has that signature Assam malty taste, but, to me, it is a little bi-polar. I am getting traits of a great Keemun with choclate and some raisin flavors thrown in. The malt leaves a tiny bit of bite on the tounge on the finish. Also, I must add that this one is also quite temperamental. It became bitter after 5 mins in boiling water. I would recommend just short of boiling and between 4-5 mins in order to be able to enjoy this great tea. This one also has a nice medium to medium full body. Definitely another top shelf tea by Harney & Sons.

Danny 4/3/10

Best Assam I've ever tasted!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Absolutely delicious! Love the natural sweetness and notes of honey. Well worth the $30. Thanks Harney and Sons for never disappointing.

Pamela 2/25/10

Wonderful tea

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Smooth rich flavor with no bitterness. Able to brew several cups from same leaves without diminution of pleasure.

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