Second Flush Tea: What It Means
Second flush refers to the harvest that follows first flush, typically arriving in early summer, and is widely regarded as producing some of the best Assam tea of the year.
Why Second Flush is Prized
By this point in the season, the tea bush is in full, vigorous growth, and the resulting leaf develops the fuller body, malty depth, and richness that Assam tea is best known for.
Timing
Second flush generally follows a few weeks after first flush, with the exact window shaped by that season's temperature and rainfall.
How It's Usually Enjoyed
Second flush Assam tea's fuller body makes it well suited to both plain drinking and with milk, which is part of why it's a favourite base for strong, everyday tea.
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