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Hunwal is a tea estate belonging to and managed by George Willamson 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 colory 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.
Some recent historical facts about Assam:
Prior to The Second World War King George IV (Queen Elizabeth's father) stayed at Hunwal during a state visit to India
Assam was heavily garrisoned during The War because of fears the Japanese Army would invade from Burma
DC3's used Tinsukia Airport as a jumping off point for flights "over the Hump" to replenish General Stilwell's troops
In 1963 China invaded India through the Assam valley. They stopped after one day and withdrew under pressures from the world community
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Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Even though milk and a dash of sugar help capture the malty character of this tea, it is perfectly acceptable to consume this tea "straight-up."
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water]. Please note that this tea may tend to go cloudy or "milky" when poured over ice; a perfectly normal characteristic of some high quality black teas and nothing to worry about!
Label Information
Shipping Port: Calcutta and Haldia
Attitude: up to 2500 feet above sea level
Manufacture Type: Orthodox
Cup Characteristics: Tending thick and malty with briskness and excellent flavor, less full bodied compared to GBOP
Infusion: Very bright and golden coppery
Additional Information
ZooScape is proud to be the exclusive distributor of TerraVita teas, herbs and supplements in the United States, Canada and around the world. Please direct all wholesale and bulk inquiries to Simona Heather at 905-494-1785.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
