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1.25 tsp for 250mL water @ 98C. Steeped 5 minutes. Drunk bare.

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A very acceptable Assam. Tippy leaves. A leathery note if steeped too long. Some distant rose and bread notes. Not as malty as some. A sweet finish, something cheaper Assams lack. (I avoid Twinings Assam for that reason.) Liquor is reddish brown and a bit murky. No real depth or complexity, though. I won’t be buying this one again, not when I can have Kopili or Gingia instead.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 4 min, 45 sec

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