tea
reserve
Halmari Estate Second Flush Assam Classic
Assam, India
About this product
The second flush Assam from Halmari (May–June) is the estate's signature and the expression that has repeatedly won international recognition. Full oxidation of mature Assamica leaves produces the archetypal Assam character: dense malt, dark caramel, muscular tannin, and a robustness that welcomes milk without losing its identity. For the service professional, this is the essential benchmark Assam: the tea against which all other Assam teas are measured. A single-estate orthodox Assam drunk with good whole milk is one of the great everyday beverage pleasures in the world — no ceremony required.
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awardWorld's Best Assam Tea multiple years
styleAssam orthodox black tea — second flush
estateHalmari, Dooars, Assam
harvestsecond flush (May-June)
characterthe benchmark Assam: full malt, caramel, muscular — ideal with milk
elevation m90
oxidation pct95
Service
milkstrongly recommended — pour milk into cup first (hotelier method)
vesselteapot or mug
infusions2
brew temp c98°C
steep time min4
leaf to water g per ml4g per 200ml
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Pairings
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pastry
Second flush Assam with whole milk beside Victoria sponge is quintessentially British; the malt cuts the sponge cream
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cheese
The most classic British pairing: strong malty Assam with milk beside aged British cheddar; malt and sharpness in balance
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cheese
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pastry
Second flush Assam's malt and caramel resonates with treacle-ginger parkin's dark warmth
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dessert
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meat
Second flush Assam is the correct tea for a robust savoury high tea; its malt handles the egg richness
classic
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casual
Halmari Second Flush's classic malty Assam bridges the full English breakfast; the strongest tea tradition for the most complete meal
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tea blend
Halmari Second Flush is a premium base for masala chai; drinking the same estate both as pure and spiced tea
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food
Halmari Second Flush Assam's malty richness bridges the milk chocolate and hazelnut; a classic British pairing
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rice
Assam Classic's malty boldness can handle the richness of lamb biryani; a chai-heritage pairing with Indian cuisine
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