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Assam is a region in northern India stretching to both sides of the Brahmaputra Valley. It is the largest tea producing region in the world. The first harvest of the year begins after a lengthy rest in February with the First Flush. Assam’s First Flush is fresh, aromatic and more full bodied than Darjeeling’s First Flush.

The higher quality and better known Assams are picked during the Second Flush harvest – from the end of May until the end of June. The Second Flush teas are strong, full bodied and malty in flavour ranging in colour from copper red to dark brown in the cup. Assams can be enjoyed with sugar, milk, lemon or honey – or on its own. Second Flush Assams are quite often the base for many black tea blends.

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