I should probably preface this by saying I’ve never had assam by itself before. Based on this sample I’m not in love with it, but it’s not bad. I probably wouldn’t buy it and make it myself, but if it was put in front of me I’d drink it.
It starts out mellow and slightly sweet and then has a bitter edge toward the end. Bitterness generally turns me off tea, but it’s not strong enough for me to truly dislike it.
Elizabeth, college student, anthropology major, bio and history minor. I love to travel and try new foods (and teas!). I also enjoy music, books, video games as often as I can get my hands on them.
I loved tea as a kid, didn’t drink it for about ten years, and then rediscovered it a couple of years ago. Tea sometimes helps me feel better when chronic illness is making things hard. It’s also fun to experiment with!
I’m still pretty new to the types and brands of tea out there, but I’m interested in trying some of everything. My favorites are earl greys, yunnans, medium-bodied oolongs, Japanese greens, fruit, vanilla, and floral flavors (especially jasmine and rose). My least favorites are teas that are overly smoked, bitter, or contain strong hibiscus or orange peel.
Indiana, U.S.
