Tea: Harmutty Estate STGFOP1S
An Assam from Upton Tea Imports
This tea has been retired/discontinued.
| Brand: | Upton Tea Imports |
| Style: | Assam |
| Region: | Lakhimpur, Assam, India |
| Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
| Loose? | Loose |
| # Ratings: | 1 View All |
Reviewer: Alex Zorach
✓ 1453 teas reviewed
✓ 71 of Assam
✓ 501 of Black Tea
✓ 173 of Upton Tea Imports
✓ 5 from Lakhimpur, Assam, India
✓ 91 from Assam, India
Review of Harmutty Estate STGFOP1S
May 15th, 2011
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 6 of 10 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 60 of 100 |
| Good | Fair | Good Value |
A very strong Assam, stronger than Upton's description makes it sound. Very full flavor: fairly bitter, slightly sour, very savory, and even slightly salty. Aroma is spicy, suggesting allspice and black pepper. Also a bit smoky, with some fruity tones as well. Peppery finish.
Interesting, but a bit too strong for me, especially flavor-wise, brewed as instructed. I settled on using a little more leaf than recommended, but only steeping for 90 seconds or less. I found that this brewing method brought out some of the nuances of aroma, in a way that they were less obscured by the strong and heavy qualities of the flavor.
I imagine this tea could make an outstanding base for a masala chai.
