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mpierce87 drank Mokalbari STGFOP 1st Flush 2010 Assam by Lochan Tea Limited

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Compared to the Rani Assam, this one is much redder in color. There seem to be more of the golden hay colored leaves in this one. The scent of both the dry leaf and the brewed tea is on the side of earthy, rather than malty. Plain, this tea is more astringent and almost a tad bitter. Taken with milk and sugar, the bitter edge is no longer present but the tea still has a sharp bite. The malty aspect is there, but not near as strong as the Rani. This one is good, but I think I like the Rani more due to its strong malty aspect. For that reason, this one will be receiving a slight ratings drop as both Assams were currently the same rating.

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3 min, 30 sec

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Thank you so much for the comparisons. I always find side-by-sides so informative and interesting :)

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Rabs
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Thank you so much for the comparisons. I always find side-by-sides so informative and interesting :)

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Formally known as mrawlins2

I am a former coffee drinker turned tea lover.

Black tea is probably my favorite type of tea, but I rather enjoy most types… I’m even developing a taste for pu-erh.

Rating Scale:
0-10: This tea is either flavorless or just plain undrinkable. I will avoid these teas in the future.

11-20: I was only able to make it through a few sips before pouring the tea out.

21-30: I may have been able to make it through the first cup but the thought of having another has me cringing.

31-40: Teas in this range are not horrible, but nothing I would seek out in the future.

41-60: Would drink if offered, but would not purchase for myself.

61-70: Okay, nothing special

71-80: Enjoyable, but I have to be in the mood for these. Probably would purchase if I found a really great price.

81-90: Pretty good tea, will probably be one of my favorites.

91-95: These teas are really excellent. I wouldn’t necessarily run out and buy more of these (just because there are so many teas out there that I haven’t tried), but I would miss this tea.

96-99: Terrific, very impressive.

100: This special rating is reserved for teas that are absolutely perfect in my opinion. I will only give out a rating of 100 to one tea per category (Earl Grey, unflavored black, dessert tea, Irish Breakfast, etc). These are teas that I really want to have around.

Perfect Teas so Far:

Earl Grey: Saint Isaac’s Blend (Russian Earl Grey) from Upton

Dessert Tea: Marco Polo from Mariage Freres

Unflavored Black: Emperor’s Red from Premium Steap