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Assam Orthodox Second Flush

Second flush orthodox, from Assam, India.

Black tea

Assam Orthodox Second Flush is strongest on body, malty and aroma intensity. Typical tasting words: malt, toast crust, molasses, dark chocolate. Robert Bruce identified native wild tea trees in Assam in 1823, creating the foundation for India's large-scale commercial tea industry. The quintessential hearty breakfast tea, loved for its bold strength and thick body, taken black or with a splash of milk.

Also known as Second Flush Assam and Assam Orthodox TGFOP.

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The profile

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sweetness3bitterness3astringency3umami0brightness1body5smoothness3aroma intensity4finish length4

Flavour families, 0 to 5

floral0fruity2vegetal0marine0nutty1toasty3malty5honey2spicy1woody2earthy1smoky0creamy0citrus0stone fruit0tropical0cocoa2caramel2

Facts

Origin: Assam, India
Plant: Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Harvest: May to June (second flush)
Elevation: low
Oxidation: 90 to 100%
Roast: very light
Leaf: twisted
Price band: mid-range
Availability: common
Ageing: a little
Forgiving to brew: 3 of 5
L-theanine: low

Made by: withering, then orthodox rolling, then oxidation, then firing, then sorting.

Caffeine

A cup of Assam Orthodox Second Flush 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	95 to 100 °C	3.5 min, 5 min
Gongfu, 100 ml	5 g	95 to 100 °C	20 s, 25 s, 35 s, 50 s, 75 s, 100 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

morning
breakfast
morning

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