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Assam Golden Tips

Tippy orthodox, from Assam, India.

Black tea

Assam Golden Tips is strongest on smoothness, malty and sweetness. Typical tasting words: malt, honey, brown sugar, cocoa powder. Crafted from clonal plantings with high bud density, representing the apex of orthodox manufacturing skill in the Brahmaputra Valley. Prized in specialty auctions and drunk unblended and without milk to relish its velvety texture and concentrated malted sweetness.

Also known as Assam Tippy Tea, Golden Assam and Assam TGFOP Special.

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The profile

Taste, 0 to 5

sweetness4bitterness1astringency2umami0brightness1body4smoothness5aroma intensity4finish length4

Flavour families, 0 to 5

floral1fruity2vegetal0marine0nutty1toasty2malty5honey4spicy1woody1earthy1smoky0creamy1citrus0stone fruit1tropical0cocoa2caramel3

Facts

Origin: Assam, India
Plant: Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Harvest: June to July (peak second flush)
Elevation: low
Oxidation: 85 to 95%
Roast: very light
Leaf: bud and leaf
Price band: premium
Availability: specialist
Ageing: a little
Forgiving to brew: 4 of 5
L-theanine: moderate

Made by: withering, then gentle rolling, then oxidation, then firing, then meticulous sorting.

Caffeine

A cup of Assam Golden Tips carries a typical estimate of 65 mg of caffeine, within a range of 50 to 85 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.

How to brew it

Method	Leaf	Water	Steeps
Western, 250 ml	3 g	92 to 96 °C	3.5 min, 4.5 min
Gongfu, 100 ml	5 g	92 to 96 °C	25 s, 30 s, 40 s, 55 s, 80 s, 110 s
Cold brew, 250 ml	3 g	Fridge	8 to 12 hours

Up to 6 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

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relaxing

Pairs with pastry, scones_cakes and chocolate. Milk: yes. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.