Steep time
4.5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
100°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
1.3g / 100ml
177 ml Recommended
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
high
Typical
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Overview
Best pick • solid black choice from Unknown origin
Pairing: breakfast pastries, aged cheese, or dark chocolate
Nestled beside a wildlife reserve near Sibsagar in the heart of Assam's tea country, the Mangalam Estate has been producing premium teas since the early 1970s. In this 2025 offering, bold, well-made leaves yield an invigorating, malty cup with a sweet aroma that hints at vanilla, cocoa, and cherrywood. The sweetness blooms in the dark copper liquor, adding a rich mouthfeel that complements notes of cocoa and subtle hints of apple. The brisk finish lingers on a distinct note of dry red wine.