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Assam vs Darjeeling
Two famous Indian blacks with opposite personalities: Assam is malty, bold and built for milk; Darjeeling is lighter, floral and muscatel, best taken on its own. Same country, completely different cups.
| Assam | Darjeeling | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Black tea | Black tea |
| Caffeine | High | High |
| Flavor | malty, sweet, full-bodied | floral, fruity, delicate |
| Best time | Morning, Mid-morning | Morning, Early afternoon |
| Temperature | 95°C | 90°C |
| Steep time | 4 min | 3 min |
| Amount | 2.5 g | 2.5 g |
Choose Assam if…
you take your tea strong, possibly with milk, as a morning engine.
Choose Darjeeling if…
you want an elegant, aromatic black to sip without additions.
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