Have written mostly about Oolong and Darjeeling lately, but I start most days with a strong Assam. Most of the time I like a really dark tannic tea first thing in the morning, but I can recommend one that isn't so tannic. It's called Assam Khongea.
It's malty, but not overly so. When someone tells me Assam is too strong for them, I let them try this one. Until now, I've only had excellent responses.
So if you normally don't go for strong teas but want to try something just a bit stiffer, here's your chance.
Sometimes a more tippy assam will brew a bit less of a strong brew comparatively!
ReplyDeleteIf they get an STGFOP-1 for example, and brew it for a short time, they get a very sweet, malty, but not harsh or bitter brew. Good way to start someone off!
Ceylons work nicely as well!
As always interesting advices that I might follow one day.
ReplyDeleteGateway assam...that makes it sound like a gateway drug!
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