Nestled in the lush green Nilgiri Hills of Southern India, Manjushree tea estate has earned its name for producing of premium quality tea. This orthodox tea is a small broken leaf with abundance of golden tips. The small leafy tea gives a stronger cup, while preserving the unique Assam malty flavour. This tea is perfect for those who like a strong Assam breakfast tea. Work well with milk.
Assam tea , most of which is grown at or near sea level, is known for its body, briskness, malty flavor, and strong, bright color. Assam teas, or blends containing Assam, are often sold as "breakfast" teas.
The state of Assam is the world's largest tea-growing region. This part of India experiences high precipitation; during the monsoon period, as much as 10 to 12 inches (250-300 mm) of rain per day. The daytime temperature rises to about 103F (40 °C), creating greenhouse-like conditions of extreme humidity and heat. This tropical climate contributes to Assam's unique malty taste, a feature for which this tea is well known.