{"product_id":"assam-bukhial-tgfop-loose-leaf-black-tea","title":"High Teas Assam Bukhial TGFOP Loose Leaf Black Tea - Choice of Weight","description":"\u003cp\u003e🍵 The Estate — A single-origin TGFOP grade Assam from the celebrated Bukhial garden on the south bank of the Brahmaputra, grown slowly in lower-rainfall conditions that concentrate every quality in the leaf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍵 The Colour — Pours a striking bright coppery-gold, vivid and clear in the cup, with the depth of colour that signals a genuinely well-made orthodox Assam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍵 The Character — Mellow and malty with a smooth, rounded body and a plum-like finish that sets Bukhial apart from bolder, more astringent Assams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍵 The Occasion — Ideal with a splash of milk at breakfast or mid-morning, though its natural mellowness means it holds up just as well taken black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Bukhial tea estate in the Golaghat district of Assam is widely regarded as one of the finest gardens in the region — and the cup it produces makes that reputation easy to understand. This is a TGFOP grade loose leaf black tea, meaning only the most tippy, golden-flecked leaf has been selected: the abbreviation stands for Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe, and it represents some of the highest-quality orthodox leaf Assam produces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat gives Bukhial its distinctive character is, in part, the geography. The estate sits on the south side of the Brahmaputra River near the remote region of Nagaland, in an area where rainfall is noticeably lower than elsewhere in Assam. Lower rainfall means the bushes grow more slowly, and slower growth means more concentrated flavour. This is a tea shaped by its surroundings in the most direct way possible — you can taste the terroir in every cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Brahmaputra Valley has been building its soil for millennia. Seasonal flooding has laid down a deep, rich loam across the valley floor, and this mineral-laden earth gives Assam teas their characteristic weight and body. Bukhial has been drawing on this extraordinary terroir for generations, and the estate is managed today by George Williamson Assam Ltd — the world's largest privately held tea plantation group — under the careful stewardship of estate manager Mr Dhar, whose commitment to quality is well established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is a June-harvested second flush tea, and that timing matters. The second flush is widely considered the peak of the Assam season, when the leaf is at its most developed and the malt character reaches its full expression. The result here is a cup that is mellow rather than aggressive, with a smooth, full body, a warm plum-like finish, and a bright coppery-gold liquor that glows in the cup. It takes milk beautifully, as any great Assam should, but it is nuanced enough to be savoured without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSince 2008, High Teas London has been one of the country's leading independent tea specialists. With over 350 teas and infusions — one of the largest collections available anywhere — we have spent years sourcing teas that genuinely reward the drinker. Assam Bukhial TGFOP is exactly the kind of single-estate tea we take pride in offering: a tea with a name, a place, and a story behind every cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlack tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assam Bukhial is a tea that rewards a little attention. Use freshly drawn water brought to a full rolling boil and allow one heaped teaspoon of leaf per cup. Steep for three to four minutes for a bright, lively cup, or push to five minutes if you prefer greater depth and strength. This is a tea that takes milk particularly well — a small splash brings out the malty warmth and smooths the plum-like finish beautifully. Avoid over-steeping, as the fine TGFOP leaf can turn slightly astringent if left too long. One infusion is standard for this style of Assam; focus on getting that single steep exactly right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Teas","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":57151676940632,"sku":"ASBU-50-M120","price":4.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"125g","offer_id":57151676973400,"sku":"ASBU-125-M120","price":8.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":57151677006168,"sku":"ASBU-250-M120","price":14.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":57151677038936,"sku":"ASBU-500-M120","price":24.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":57151677071704,"sku":"ASBU-60-M120","price":4.87,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150g","offer_id":57151677104472,"sku":"ASBU-150-M120","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4259\/4904\/files\/Assam2ndFlushBukhialEstateTGFOPPM_3fee15ac-ec46-469e-9c8e-4957b54cb7d2.jpg?v=1776711847","url":"https:\/\/myspices.uk\/products\/assam-bukhial-tgfop-loose-leaf-black-tea","provider":"My Spices","version":"1.0","type":"link"}