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Assam Smoked Melody
Assam Smoked Melody
Assam Smoked Melody
Assam Smoked Melody
Assam Smoked Melody
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Assam Smoked Melody

Heartwarming whole leaf black tea from Assam reminiscent of a cozy campfire. Notes of smoke, honey, malt, dried mango, lychee, earth and stone.
1.06 oz (30 g) box
$13.00
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Sivasagar, Assam

Origin

Sivasagar, Assam

Season - Second and autumn (summer and fall)

Season

Second and autumn (summer and fall)

Altitude -  300 ft

Altitude

300 ft

Cultivar - Mixed

Cultivar

Mixed

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Tea Type

Whole leaf black tea

This artisanal, robust tea is delightfully smoky and unique as it also has sweet honey, malt and dried mango undertones. It has a rich mouthfeel and a lovely mineral texture. It is handcrafted in small batches in order to control quality and ensure uniformity. If you like Lapsang Souchong or a Russian Caravan, this is the tea for you. This rejuvenating, energizing, and earthy tea will remind you of happy childhood moments by a campfire roasting smores.

Dry leaves

Long dark brown whole leaves with a smoky aroma.

Wet leaves

Coppery smoky, ash and wood aromas.

Tea liquor

Translucent with an amber color and a smoky, sweet aroma. The tea has an exceptional mouthfeel, is well-balanced, full bodied, with a mineral texture, mild-medium astringency and lasting aftertaste. It is mainly sweet with some bitter and salty tastes. Smoky notes of a campfire with honey, malt, dried mango, lychee, stone and earthy undertones are experienced

Tasting Profile

Fruity - dried mango, lychee
Sweet - honey, malt
Earthy - Stone
Fire - smoke, campfire

Caffeine Level

Caffeine Level Caffeine Level Caffeine Level Caffeine Level

High-Moderate

Make the perfect tea

Steeping Instructions

Western Style

Number of infusions per 2.5 g serving: 4-5

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Quantity
Quantity

2.5 gms of tea (use a digital scale)

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Temperature
Temperature

120-150 ml (4-5 fl-oz) or 1/2 - 2/3rd cup of water at 90°C - 99°C (or 195°F - 210°F)

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Steeping Time
Steeping Time
  • 1st infusion:1-2 minutes
    Pour and enjoy
  • 2nd infusion:45 seconds - 1 minute
  • 3rd infusion:45 seconds - 1 minute

Chaiwala tips if you want to add milk:

  • Boil 1 cup of water (8 fl-oz or 240 ml) at 212°F (100°C).
  • Add 2.5 g of tea and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Strain into a cup or teapot.
  • Add a dash of milk and sugar if desired. Enjoy!

Gongfu Style

This tea works great for the gongfu method of steeping as it helps coax out all the subtle flavors.

1
Quantity
Quantity

We recommend 5 gm of tea

2
Temperature
Temperature

100 ml water (approximate 10-20 ml of water per 1 gm of tea) at 85°C - 90°C (or 185°F - 195°F).

3
Steeping Time
Steeping Time
  • Steep the tea for 10s, 15s, 20s, 30s, 45s, and then maybe a minute each time until it loses flavor.
Assam

Origin

Where your tea comes from

Golden-green rice fields, thick forests, manicured tea estates surrounded by blue hills, green valleys, and a red river, Assam is the largest Northeastern state in India. Situated just below the eastern Himalayan foothills, it stretches along the Brahmaputra River. This tea comes from the Sivasagar district from a tea garden by the banks of the river Teok. The name 'Teok' means – 'The place of milk and ghee' in Tai.

Meet

Chaiwala Rhino

Hunted for its horn, the one horned rhinos were almost extinct, with less than 200 left by the end of the 19th century. Conservation efforts have revived their population and brought their worldwide numbers to around 3,000 now — the bulk of them in Kaziranga, Assam.

Chaiwala Rhino

Customer Reviews

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Erika
Replaced coffee with this

I love love love this tea! It is perfect for the mornings. This year I have resolved to give up coffee to help with my heart burn and this is the perfect tea to do it with. This thick, robust and smoky and can be paired with a splash of warm oat milk and still hold its flavor. I only wish there were bigger sizes to buy since I dont need the can every time! So amazing and will be buying it again!

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Marco

I love this one. It kinda reminds me of an Islay whisky with the smokiness and brininess. I would order more of this the next time.

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Mariette M Bulger
I love this smokey tea!

The aroma and taste are intoxicating to me. It is now my new breakfast tea!~xoxo!

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