Rare Tea Varietal Pure Leaf Teas Brews 50 Cups Origin Assam, India Assam is highly regarded for producing some of the best black teas in India and beyond. Bordering China, Bangladesh and Burma, Assam is one of the largest tea-producing regions in the world. Golden Tips – Rare Cultivar A special tea plant cultivar known as P-126 (Panetola 126) is needed to produce the prized golden tips for this tea. Only a handful of gardens in Assam have the P-126 cultivar, which is known to make a smooth, sweet and malty brew. Technique After the newly-sprouted leaves have been plucked, they are withered over warm air for a few hours to reduce moisture. Once a suitable suppleness is achieved, a delicate rolling pattern is performed Our eBay Store About Us Contact Us Add to Favorite Sellers Expiration Date: 12/31/2025 Disclaimer: Our receiving department does its best to verify and then enter the correct expiration dates for all incoming products. However, discrepancies do occur from time to time. This being said, the exceptionally high turnover at iHerb ensures that our inventory is among the freshest in the industry. The Tao of Tea, Full-Bodied Black Tea, Golden Tips Assam, 3.5 oz (100 g) DESCRIPTION: Rare Tea Varietal Pure Leaf Teas Brews 50 Cups Origin Assam, India Assam is highly regarded for producing some of the best black teas in India and beyond. Bordering China, Bangladesh and Burma, Assam is one of the largest tea-producing regions in the world. Golden Tips – Rare Cultivar A special tea plant cultivar known as P-126 (Panetola 126) is needed to produce the prized golden tips for this tea. Only a handful of gardens in Assam have the P-126 cultivar, which is known to make a smooth, sweet and malty brew. Technique After the newly-sprouted leaves have been plucked, they are withered over warm air for a few hours to reduce moisture. Once a suitable suppleness is achieved, a delicate rolling pattern is performed. The leaves begin to oxidize (change color from green to dark and, in this case, develop golden tips) and the flavor develops. Finally, the leaves are oven baked. Flavor Profile A very smooth, full-bodied brew with malty, warm, sweet turbinado undertones. SUGGESTED USE: Brewing Assam Brew one teaspoon of leaf in eight ounces of filtered water at 195F for four minutes. Pairs well with milk and sugar. INGREDIENTS: Black tea leaves. WARNINGS:
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Brand | The Tao of Tea |
| Product | Tea |
| Type | 38181 |
| Form | Loose Leaf |
| Expiration Date | 12/31/2025 |
| MPN | TOT71020 |
| Flavor | Golden Tips Assam |
| Package Quantity | 3.5 oz |
Rare Tea Varietal Pure Leaf Teas Brews 50 Cups Origin Assam, India Assam is highly regarded for producing some of the best black teas in India and beyond. Bordering China, Bangladesh and Burma, Assam is one of the largest tea-producing regions in the world. Golden Tips – Rare Cultivar A special tea plant cultivar known as P-126 (Panetola 126) is needed to produce the prized golden tips for this tea. Only a handful of gardens in Assam have the P-126 cultivar, which is known to make a smooth, sweet and malty brew. Technique After the newly-sprouted leaves have been plucked, they are withered over warm air for a few hours to reduce moisture. Once a suitable suppleness is achieved, a delicate rolling pattern is performed Our eBay Store About Us Contact Us Add to Favorite Sellers Expiration Date: 12/31/2025 Disclaimer: Our receiving department does its best to verify and then enter the correct expiration dates for all incoming products. However, discrepancies do occur from time to time. This being said, the exceptionally high turnover at iHerb ensures that our inventory is among the freshest in the industry. The Tao of Tea, Full-Bodied Black Tea, Golden Tips Assam, 3.5 oz (100 g) DESCRIPTION: Rare Tea Varietal Pure Leaf Teas Brews 50 Cups Origin Assam, India Assam is highly regarded for producing some of the best black teas in India and beyond. Bordering China, Bangladesh and Burma, Assam is one of the largest tea-producing regions in the world. Golden Tips – Rare Cultivar A special tea plant cultivar known as P-126 (Panetola 126) is needed to produce the prized golden tips for this tea. Only a handful of gardens in Assam have the P-126 cultivar, which is known to make a smooth, sweet and malty brew. Technique After the newly-sprouted leaves have been plucked, they are withered over warm air for a few hours to reduce moisture. Once a suitable suppleness is achieved, a delicate rolling pattern is performed. The leaves begin to oxidize (change color from green to dark and, in this case, develop golden tips) and the flavor develops. Finally, the leaves are oven baked. Flavor Profile A very smooth, full-bodied brew with malty, warm, sweet turbinado undertones. SUGGESTED USE: Brewing Assam Brew one teaspoon of leaf in eight ounces of filtered water at 195F for four minutes. Pairs well with milk and sugar. INGREDIENTS: Black tea leaves. WARNINGS:
