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Assam

Camellia sinensis var. assamica

Assam black tea tea — watercolor illustration
Oxidación 95%
Cafeína 50,0 mg
L-Teanina 3,5 mg
Cosecha Spring (First Flush), Summer (Second Flush)
Altitud 45-100m
Tipo de Hoja One bud two leaves, large leaf

Descripción

Assam tea comes from the lush Brahmaputra River valley in northeastern India, the world's largest contiguous tea-growing region. Made from the indigenous large-leaf Camellia sinensis var. assamica, it produces a bold, malty, full-bodied cup with a brisk finish and rich copper-red color. Second Flush Assam (June-July) is prized for its 'tippy' golden buds and intense maltiness.

Guía de Elaboración

Temperatura 100°C
Tiempo de Infusión 240s
Ratio de Agua 100ml/g
Infusiones 1x

Recipiente recomendado: Ceramic teapot with a cozy

Assam's robust, malty character stands up to full boiling water. CTC Assam for daily drinking: 3-4 minutes at 100°C with milk and sugar. Orthodox whole-leaf Assam benefits from 90-95°C for 3 minutes. Second Flush tippy grades reward shorter steeping to control astringency.

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