Assam Golden Tips

LS0106 Black Tea

Assam Golden Tips

Name: Assam Golden Tips
Brand: Harney & Sons Fine Teas
SKU: LS0106
Price: 75.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.75 (16 reviews)

$ 75.00

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Description

This tea consists solely of pure golden tips, resulting in a lighter and sweeter flavor compared to most Assams. It is lightly rolled to preserve the tips. With this technique, there is limited oxidation, making the tea less brisk. Natural sweetness in this tea comes from the tips (or the buds) because the plants send extra sugars there to make more leaves. Mokalbari Tea Estate has exclusively provided our 2026 supply of Assam Golden Tips at our request.

Brewing at a Glance

Caffeine: Caffeinated
Water Temperature: 212°F
Steep Time: 5 minutes
Origin: India
Flavor Notes: Assam Golden Tips flavors are caramel-buttery and slightly malty, with hints of tropical fruits like papaya and mango. There are no darker roasted flavors, as often found in other Assams.

Mike's Rating

2 Briskness

2 Body

2 Aroma

Details: An unusual Darjeeling done in the Assam style.

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 tips, the aromas are light and subtle, with notes of honey and roasted malt.

Flavors: Assam Golden Tips flavors are caramel-buttery and slightly malty, with hints of tropical fruits like papaya and mango. There are no darker roasted flavors, as often found in other Assams.