FRENCH NAME  ASSAM D’ORE
BLEND NO.  3326
This second flush, large-leaf golden-tipped Assam produces a full-bodied cup with a deep copper liquor noted for its lively character and distinctly malty flavor. Perfect for breakfast tea or as an afternoon pick-me-up. LOOSE TEALEAVES

AROMA: Pungent and warm
PALATE: Full-bodied with sweet malty finish

Although the best teas are typically grown at higher altitudes, Assam teas are an exception to the rule. Grown in a valley, with high temperatures and bountiful rainfall, Assam is one of the world's largest tea-growing regions, producing golden tipped leaves that brew a characteristically malty and full-bodied infusion. The long picking season begins in March, when the tea plants come to life, and lasts until mid-December. The second flushes, harvested June through August, are generally considered to be the best, and are distinguished by a high amount of silver and golden tips, and strong liquor and flavor.