Assam TGFOP Second Flush Rembeng Organic — Malty, Mild Spices & Caramel
I selected this organic second flush TGFOP Assam from the Rembeng estate. Whole leaves and tips for a malty, round cup with notes of caramel and sweet spice.
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I selected this Assam TGFOP Second Flush from the Rembeng garden, in its organic version, for lovers of Indian black teas that are both dense and refined. Beautiful whole leaves, uniform and dotted with buds, deliver a mahogany cup with notes of malt, mild spices, and caramel. A characterful Assam, picked in the summer harvest, with great body.
Brewing timer
Whole leaves need a little time to unfold. 3 to 5 minutes is enough to obtain a deep, round, and balanced cup.
CompositionA superior grade, organic (TGFOP)
Behind the acronym TGFOP lies the expression Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe. It designates a whole leaf tea with a good proportion of golden buds — the top of the Indian grading system, reserved for carefully selected batches. Here, this grade is associated with organic farming.
The whole leaves
This is not a breakfast broken tea. The leaves remain whole, uniform, and slightly twisted. In the cup, this results in a more gradual and nuanced aromatic rise, with a bright mahogany liquor rather than a block of raw power.
The buds
The tips are the young shoots still covered with a light fuzz. When oxidized, they bring a honeyed sweetness that rounds out the malty and spicy structure characteristic of Assam.
ExpertiseThe Rembeng garden & the summer harvest
The Rembeng garden is located in Assam, in northeast India, along the Brahmaputra valley. This hot and humid climate is the ideal terroir for the botanical variety assamica, which produces these full-bodied and malty brews.
The term second flush refers to the summer harvest, the most prized: it brings the body, caramel, and mild spices sought in a great Assam.
For whom?
- To discover: the enthusiast seeking a single-origin black tea for the morning, less harsh than a classic broken tea.
- For the enthusiast: the usual Assam drinker looking to upgrade to organic whole leaves.
- For the enthusiast: the connoisseur demanding a complex summer second flush, true to the Brahmaputra terroir.
DetailsFull identity
TipsMy extraction protocol
In a plain tasting cup
To fully appreciate this organic TGFOP, I recommend 2.5 to 3 g for 250 ml of water at 95-100°C, and an infusion of 3 to 4 minutes. You get a deep and clear cup where malt, caramel, and brown honey respond to each other without harshness.
Stronger version
If you like stronger black teas, steep up to 5 minutes. The tannins intensify, the liquor gains structure, while keeping the softness of the buds. A very light splash of milk can then soften the edges.
FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Harvest What does the “second flush” bring?
This is the summer harvest, the most sought-after in Assam. It produces a rounder, maltier liquor than the spring harvest, with caramel and mild spice notes that make the terroir famous.
Organic Why an organic version?
The leaf is grown without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. You get a clearer terroir in the cup, and a more respectful approach to the garden and those who work there.
Milk Can you add milk like with breakfast tea?
You can, but I recommend tasting it plain first. If you like this style, a small splash of milk can elegantly round out the cup.
Energy Will it wake me up as much as coffee?
An Assam contains a notable dose of caffeine. You will get a true stimulating effect, but with a more gradual and gentler rise than an espresso.
Tout ce qu'il faut savoir pour bien choisir et préparer son thé.
Comment préparer le matcha ?
Tamisez 1 à 2 g de matcha (½ à 1 cuillère bambou) dans un bol. Versez 60–70 ml d'eau à 70–80 °C, puis fouettez vivement en W avec le chasen jusqu'à obtenir une mousse fine.
Quelle température pour infuser le thé vert ?
Entre 70 et 80 °C pour préserver la douceur et éviter l'amertume. 1 à 2 minutes d'infusion suffisent ; vous pouvez réinfuser les feuilles 2 à 3 fois.
Comment conserver mon thé ?
À l'abri de l'air, de la lumière, de l'humidité et des odeurs, dans une boîte hermétique opaque. Évitez le réfrigérateur. Consommez idéalement dans les 12 mois.
Quels sont les délais et frais de livraison ?
Livraison offerte dès 49 € d'achat. Les commandes sont préparées avec soin sous 1 à 3 jours ouvrés et expédiées en France et en Europe.
Proposez-vous des échantillons ?
Oui. Pour de nombreux thés, un format échantillon (environ 10 g, soit 2–3 tasses) est proposé sur la fiche produit afin de découvrir avant de s'engager.
Qu'est-ce que le Kintsugi ?
Le Kintsugi est l'art japonais de réparer la céramique brisée à l'or, en sublimant la cassure plutôt que de la cacher. Une philosophie de la beauté imparfaite, le wabi-sabi.
Vos thés sont-ils bio ?
Une grande partie de notre sélection est issue de l'agriculture biologique certifiée. La certification est indiquée sur chaque fiche produit concernée.