Where it's grown : The Assam Valley in Northeastern India.
How is tastes: Bold and hearty, with a malt-like aftertaste. Stands up well to milk or lemon. A major ingredient in English or Irish Breakfast tea blends.
Color of the brew: Dark reddish brown.
When to drink it: With a hearty breakfast.
Brewing directions: Steep 1-1/2 teaspoons in 1 cup of boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes.
Worth noting: The Brahmaputra Valley within Assam is the largest single black tea producing area in the world in terms of cultivated land.
Hunh...I'm gonna have to try some of this tea, I think. It may go well with some eggs Benedict. =D
ReplyDeleteHi! I was just wondering if you know of any teas that can be drunk at bedtime to produce more vivid and memorable dreams... if you do, I am VERY interested! ^_^
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ReplyDelete@Volcom: Not leaches silly, its lovely tea! :P
ReplyDelete@Raven Knight: African Dream Root, Silene capensis (Ubulawu):)
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