Assam Hunwal

Assam is a province in northeastern India and has a tropical climate ideal for growing tea.  Half of the tea produced in India is grown here making it the largest tea-growing region in the world.

Assam teas have a strong and spicy flavour and withstand hard water well.   

Typically described as a "Dark infusion, strong in flavour, with a full spicy and malty character".

Assam tea is often used in popular blends due to the full bodied richness.  You will commonly find Assam in Irish tea blends due to the extra malty flavour.

The leaves can be distinguished as Assam through the distinctive flecked brown and gold leaf tips when dried.

Assam is perfect for people who enjoy a stronger cup of tea.

The Hunwal Estate is located in a region called Jorhat.  This region is at a relatively low altitude which not typical of Assams. This means the plant grow a little slower than the higher altitude Assams and guarantees a very rich, strong quality. 

This Assam has a distinct aftertaste and a malty harmonius bouquet.

Leaf cut is TGFOP (Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe) which is typically an unbroken leaf. Click here for more info on Assam tea grading.