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mpierce87 drank Mokalbari STGFOP 1st Flush 2010 Assam by Lochan Tea Limited

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After the Darjeeling I had earlier, I really need a black tea. I’ve decided the Darjeeling is good, but is very much like a green tea which isn’t what I wanted. I want something bold, rich, and something that will stand up to milk and sugar. So Assam it is.
I’m not sure I’ll be able to pinpoint any differences between this 2010 Mokalbari Assam and the 2010 Rani Assam I had the other day without having them side by side. However, I did notice that this particular Assam had more golden leaves than the Rani.

As for the scent? Malty, malty, earthy goodness. Just the scent makes me happy, it is going to be a good evening after all.

Without tasting the two Assams side by side I can’t be sure but I think this particular one has a more malty taste to it. Both are great though! Yay for strong black tea!

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Formally known as mrawlins2

I am a former coffee drinker turned tea lover.

Black tea is probably my favorite type of tea, but I rather enjoy most types… I’m even developing a taste for pu-erh.

Rating Scale:
0-10: This tea is either flavorless or just plain undrinkable. I will avoid these teas in the future.

11-20: I was only able to make it through a few sips before pouring the tea out.

21-30: I may have been able to make it through the first cup but the thought of having another has me cringing.

31-40: Teas in this range are not horrible, but nothing I would seek out in the future.

41-60: Would drink if offered, but would not purchase for myself.

61-70: Okay, nothing special

71-80: Enjoyable, but I have to be in the mood for these. Probably would purchase if I found a really great price.

81-90: Pretty good tea, will probably be one of my favorites.

91-95: These teas are really excellent. I wouldn’t necessarily run out and buy more of these (just because there are so many teas out there that I haven’t tried), but I would miss this tea.

96-99: Terrific, very impressive.

100: This special rating is reserved for teas that are absolutely perfect in my opinion. I will only give out a rating of 100 to one tea per category (Earl Grey, unflavored black, dessert tea, Irish Breakfast, etc). These are teas that I really want to have around.

Perfect Teas so Far:

Earl Grey: Saint Isaac’s Blend (Russian Earl Grey) from Upton

Dessert Tea: Marco Polo from Mariage Freres

Unflavored Black: Emperor’s Red from Premium Steap