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Tanzania Usambara BP1
Organic

Tanzania, Africa
C.T.C. (Cut, Torn & Curled)
Uniform, medium-size granulation
Robust, ‘malty’ flavor
Clean, fruity aroma
Dark amber liquor

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Tanzania Usambara is a great example of the new cultivars being perfected in the modern tea-growing regions of Africa. Using the now-standard (for large-scale production) C.T.C. manufacture as its form, Usambara is a delicious, malty cup of tea. It is in the general style of a high-quality Assam C.T.C., due to its provenance and origin, but it has a unique flavor profile that reveals its terroir.

Distinctive for both its clarity and fruitiness, Usambara shows clear differences from its origin bush – the Assam bush teas of northeastern India. The bushes used for the Usambara gardens are young Assam bush plant stock grafted onto Kenya bush root stock – this combination yields a ‘Tanzania bush’ that has elements of both of its predecessors, but delivers its unique flavor profile.

Chosen both as a refreshing change-of-pace by steadfast Assam tea drinkers and as a tea-of-choice for big-flavor tea drinkers, Usambara is reliable, consistent and delicious. Flexible as to whether drunk straight or with sweetener or dairy added, Usambara is easy to prepare.

Use 1 teaspoon (2-3 grams) per 6 oz of water
Steep 1 infusion at 3 - 5 minutes.
Water temperature should be 195˚ - 205˚ F