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(Ripon) writes:

> One of my friend from India send me this Madoorie estate Assam(SFD)
> grade dust tea and also Madoorie estate Assam(FTGFOP1) loose tea. I
> tried them side by side and the result was:-
>
> Both have the same taste, difference was the dust one was- more
> robust, deep colored, Malty etc.
>
> Now my question is- as far as I understand, we drink Assam for its
> robust and malty taste. So why many of us don't drink Assam
> CTC,PD,SRD? Why do we spend more money for Assam OP,FOP,SFTGFOP etc?

I'm certainly no expert on Assam but I think the answer is clear:
because we might want qualities beyond robustness and malt.

> I have also tried this Assam(SFD) tea with cream and used an expresso
> machine for bubbles. I think at last, I have found something for
> Sunday morning with my cheesy bagels.

Hey Ripon: Ever try a dark Puerh brewed strong?

/Lew
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