| Country of Origin | India | | Region | Jorhat, State of Assam | | Shipping Port | Calcutta and Haldia | | Grade | FBOP (Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe) | | Attitude | up to 2500 feet above sea level | | Manufacture Type | Orthodox | | Manufacturer | George Williamson Assam Co. Ltd | | Cup Characteristics | Tending thick and malty with briskness and excellent flavor | | Infusion | Very bright and golden coppery | Hunwal is a tea estate belonging to and managed by George Williamson Assam Ltd - the world s largest privately held tea plantation group. Hunwal is situated on the south side of the Brahmaputra River in the state of Assam near a remote region called Nagaland. From time to time there are problems with guerrillas coming across the border from Burma. Additionally, wild elephants still roam the estate, but it could be worse; a century ago headhunters also lurked in the forests! In this area rainfall is lower which makes the bushes grow more slowly, the soil is sandy volcanic and because of the slightly higher altitude the temperatures are cooler- all conditions which are perfect for outstanding tea. This well-made orthodox leaf tea produces a full bodied and flavorful cup. You might ask - What gives Assam tea its special characteristics? The Assam valley is dominated by the Brahmaputra River - a large slow meandering river which over millennia of fall flooding has deposited a rich loam over the valley. The soil is deep and sandy and the region suffers a very hot and steamy monsoon season, but equally important a relatively dry and cool winter. |
