A week and a half ago, I posted the first part of my Assam tea reviews.  While I haven’t found a new favorite, there was an interesting variety that I might add to my regular rotation.  The second round of tastings is complete, and I’m not sure we’ve made any improvements.

Koilamari Estate TGFOP1

Dry Aroma: fruit/citrus
Brewed Aroma: malty, citrus
Color: deep reddish-brown
Flavor: malty, slightly cooked-fruity, good body and solid tannins, with a leathery and floral finish
Sweetened: maltier and leather notes more pronounced

The tannins in this tea are assertive when brewed for 4 ½ minutes.  The citrus in the aroma doesn’t carry through into the palate.  The tannins tended to overwhelm the other flavors, so perhaps a shorter brewing time is called for.  However, the body was just about right at this length, so shortening brewing to attenuate the tannins may leave the liquor thin.  Showed promise, but ultimately disappointed.  3 ½ out of 5.

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