India Melange

This is a delicious, robust English tea. As the name suggests, it is a blend of teas from India. We combine broken-leaf Assam and Darjeeling teas. Assam tea is a black tea from India that has been enjoyed outside India since 1838. About half of India's total tea harvest is Assam, making it a very popular tea. The tropical conditions in which this tea grows give it a distinctive malty flavor and make it robust and spicy. Darjeeling tea has long been an exclusive black tea. It comes from the Darjeeling region in the Indian state of West Bengal. Careful cultivation gives this tea its characteristic aroma: fruity, spicy, and a little tart and astringent. Assam provides the strength, while Darjeeling adds the nuances.

Brewing instructions (1 cup): 1 teaspoon (2 grams), pour over water (80°C–95°C), and steep for 2–4 minutes.

Storage instructions: It is important to store tea in a tightly sealed tin in a cool, dry place, as moisture, light, and high temperatures can affect its quality. It is also important to store each tea separately so they do not absorb one another’s aromas and flavors. Most of our teas keep for about two years.

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