BUKHIAL - T.G.F.O.P. - 2nd Flush (Estate Black Tea). COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: India, Assam. GRADE: TGFOP (Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe). ALTITUDE: up to 2500 feet above sea level.MANUFACTURE TYPE: Orthodox. CUP CHARACTERISTICS: A classic Assam with a traditional leaf style. Produced during June, this tea embodies all the flavor and strength one expects from a top Assam tea estate. INFUSION: Very bright and golden coppery. INGREDIENTS: Luxury black tea. TEA INFORMATION: Bukhial is a tea estate belonging to and managed by George Willamson Assam Ltd - the world’s largest privately held tea plantation group. Bukhial is situated on the south side of the Brahmaputra River in the state of Assam near a remote region called Nagaland. Wild elephants still roam the estate, but it could be worse; a century ago headhunters also lurked in the forests! In this area rainfall is lower which makes the bushes grow more slowly, producing an outstanding tea. This well-made orthodox leaf tea produces a strong, colory and flavorful cup. What gives Assam tea its special characteristics? The soil is a deep and sandy and the region suffers a very hot and steamy monsoon season, but equally important a relatively dry and cool winter. Perfect conditions for the Assam tea bush.