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Reviewer: A tea Drinker, Torrance ,CA
April 02, 2008
A fine Assam, but with one problem, which makes me not like it quite as well on its own. As any Assam, there is a strong malty foreground and a background of nice complex flavors, both fairly laid back in this case. However here the malty foreground has a more noticeable flavor of its own, rather than just that smooth tannin flavor that you're probably familiar with. Hard to describe, maybe pumpkin or sweet potato? Just a touch, and not at all unpleasant, but enough to make the mix not well balanced. However, this works *great* in a mix with a small amount of any tea with a strong foreground flavor on its own. Some suggested recipes would be 3/4 Mangalam, 1/4 Yunnan Royal Garden (#509), and 3/4 Mangalam, 1/4 Keemun Hao-Ya A (#503). A half-half mix with Nilgiri or Ceylon (Kenilworth?) works fine also.
Reviewer: A tea Drinker, Germantown ,MD
January 16, 2008
Excellent. I just ordered a bit more. It is quite different this year (Sept 2007 was my previous order) - smaller leaf and more tippy. Taste also seems more intense than before, which is of course harder to compare, since I don't have anything left from the old batch, but the looks I remember. It has definitely changed, and, I think, for the better. Well worse the price. Clearly the best Assam I can buy from SpecialTeas now.
Reviewer: A tea Drinker, Pittsburgh ,PA
June 28, 2006
This tea took a little time to appreciate. At first I found it smooth, medium malty, but sort of bland. Steeping a little strong helps bring out the complexity; in particular I get a really interesting aftertaste with perhaps a touch of citrus fruity in it. For me the Mangalam is more robust and flavorful than the 266 Meleng.
Reviewer: A tea Drinker, St. Louis ,MO
January 03, 2006
My favorite Assam of the ones listed on this website. Wonderful with a splash of milk and some sugar.
Reviewer: JENNIFER , O'SULLIVAN , Pasadena ,MD
September 01, 2005
Absolutely my favorite Assam of the bunch. Great body and flavor.
Reviewer: Ken , Calhoun , Silsbee ,TX
August 04, 2005
Excellent dark tea. Nice thick mouth feel. With sweetener it gives a pleasant “tea” taste with no bitterness at all. Slight astringency. Good strong tea.
Reviewer: Scott from Ohio,
I'm glad Specialteas carries a fuller leaf Mangalam Assam because I've tried the broken leaf Mangalam, and prefer the smoothness of the fuller leaf. This is rather hearty (that's good).I've never had such a full, smooth, flavorful Assam. A little rock sugar really compliments this great tea without masking its fine qualities. Please restock this Mangalam in the future if possible.
