Tea: Kanoka Assam

Grower: The Nath Family of Kanoka Tea Estate

Teamaker: Pallobjyoti Nath

Origin: Panchnoi Village - Sonitpur District in Assam, India

Elevation: 45m (147ft)

Cultivation: Certified Organic

Harvest Date: May 2017 (First Flush)

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Kanoka Assam will change your notions about Assam black teas. Unlike most Assam teas which are produced via machine processing, Kanoka Assam is completely handpicked and hand-crafted. The result is a full-bodied, flavorful, and complex brew. The leaves are lush and fragrant, with malty, woody flavors softened by sweet honey and fig notes.

Harvested in May, this batch is considered a First Flush, and has many of the bright, striking flavors characteristic of this time. Compared to previous years, this tea has a slightly more fruity, fig character.

It is best drunk without milk, to appreciate the nuances in the complex profile, and can be re-steeped multiple times as the leaves fully unfold their flavors.

The tea is grown with meticulous, all-natural techniques. Kanoka Tea Estate uses ancient Indian vriksayurveda agriculture, incorporating the holy cow and local plant medicines, to grow their teas.

The Grower

Kanoka Tea Estate is a small, family estate. They are a member of Assamica Agro, a cooperative in Assam that is promoting sustainable, quality tea production in the region. The cooperative's members practice all-natural cultivation with the use of local vermicomposting and cow-based fertilizer, and are continuously developing ways to improve their agricultural techniques.

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Recommended Brewing Instructions: Use 1.5tsp (~4g) of leaves per 4oz (250ml) of water.
Brew for 1-2 minutes.

- 195F for a soft, smooth profile with sweet flavors

- 205F for a more robust profile, full-bodied profile.