Organic Assam, TGFOP

This top quality black tea with tippy gold leaves is sourced from a certified organic tea plantation in Assam, a Northeast Indian tea province that flanks the Brahmaputra River. The region of Assam is known for its extreme heat and humidity which produces a rich black tea with a uniquely malty taste. TGFOP refers to the top quality of the tea which is comprised of a higher proportion of buds, or "tips" than an FOP. The greater number of golden-tipped buds are what give this whole-leaf tea grade the name Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe. If you like this tea, you'll love Harmutty Estate, English Breakfast, and Organic Nilgiri.