75 grams.
Our Fair Trade Single Estate Tonganangaon Assam TGFOP effuses a strong, deliciously malty flavour with an aroma of summer hay – perfect with or without milk and sugar.
We are very excited that this high quality Assam TIPPY GOLDEN FLOWERY ORANGE PEKOE , sourced direct from the growers, is gracing our tea shop. Tonganangaon Assam effuses a strong, deliciously malty flavour, with an aroma of summer hay.
Assam is one of the few places outside China where tea is native, hence its botanical name Camilla Assamica. This brew differs from other “orthodox” teas, as it has a malty, full-bodied character, which is complimented well by milk. Assam was traditionally picked, processed and drunk by the Singhpo hill tribe, who introduced it to Scotsman Robert Bruce in 1823. Since then, Assam has become one of the most mass produced teas, commonly used in blends. This mass production, by large corporations like Tata (Tetley’s) and Unilever (PG Tips), has contributed to egregious human rights transgressions and widespread unsustainable agricultural practice.
Tonganagaon is a small independent plantation, which is exceptional both in terms of its tea
craft and its humanitarian and environmental practices. We use Tonganagaon GBOP in all our recipes that require black tea.
*This tea is produced without the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
