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[โ€“] zod000@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Literally my two favorite tea varieties. I switch between them, though I like Assam just a bit more.

[โ€“] Martj9@piefed.social 1 points 1 day ago

I am an impudent fan of Assam, but in the previous post I tried to be somewhat impartial

Assam is good both on its own and as a solid base in blends. Rich, deep, vibrant, generous: excellent in solos as well as a low notes giver for other teas. It's like a violoncello