A characteristic Assam from the Margherita estate. Perfect as a breakfast or afternoon tea, and bold enough to stand up to milk.

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• 1.0-1.5 tsp per 8 oz of water, 212°F, 3-5 min

• • This classic Irish Breakfast style Assam is full-bodied with subtle notes of pepper and cinnamon
  • This black tea is tippier and more complex than American Breakfast
  • Makes a wonderful iced tea
• • The Margherita tea plantation, named for an Italian queen, was founded in 1884 in the Indian district of Tinsukia
  • Both the nearby mining town of Margherita and the famous Italian pizza were named after this Italian queen
  • Celebrate Italian Liberation Day on April 25th with a Margherita pizza and a pot of Margherita Assam
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  • Pancakes, waffles or French toast
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  • Pastries or any tea time sweet or savory sandwiches
  • Sausage or pepperoni pizza
  • Hamburgers or sliders
  • Steaks or wild game
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• India black tea: 100%

• English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast, Assam Supreme, American Breakfast, French Breakfast by Mariage Frères, Réveiller, Raj Masala Chai