Langharjan Estate Tea

Assam Tea Langharjan Estate TGFOP1

The name 'Langharjan' originated from the British planters, the mixture of 'Langhori' for small river and 'Jan' for small stream meant that in time the Estate was known as Langharjan. Located between Tinsukia and Dibrugarh, where some of the best Assam Tea Estates can be found as well as oil and coal deposits.

Type of Tea- Orthodox Indian Black Tea.

Origin- Langharjan Tea Estate, Naharkatia, Assam, India.

Altitude- 300 Feet above sea level.

Leaf Grade- Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe- Grade 1

Harvest- 2015

Brewing Guide- Use boiling water (100 degrees) Infuse for 3-5 minutes.

How to Serve- This tea is best drank as it is.

Tasting Notes- A medium bodied flavourful tea with good biscuit-malt notes.

Colour in Cup- Deep copper liquor.

Pack sizes available- 50g, 125g, 250g, 500g, 1 Kilo. ( We pack everything fresh to order, nothing is off the shelf ! ). We pack all our teas in a unique material which combines card and foil, regarded as the best for retaining freshness and quality.

Storage- Airtight container away from strong scents.

Health Benefits- Drinking Black Teas help to keep you alert and energised. Black Teas have relatively high levels of caffeine, more than green teas, oolongs and white teas. Black Teas contain antioxidants that help to protect the body. Regular drinking of black teas may help to reduce cholesterol, diabetes and kidney stones. Research into the benefits of tea are ongoing.

Advice on tea you might like- Assam Tea Dekorai Estate TGFOP or Assam 2nd Flush Bukhial TGFOP

History- The Estate was planted in 1912 when 460 acres were planted but in 1913 almost half the plot failed and only 295 acres were of a high quality. Today, Langharjan is one of the highest yielding gardens is Assam, processing mainly orthodox tea.