Keemun vs Assam

The two components most likely to be in a breakfast blend, doing opposite jobs. One supplies aroma and one supplies weight.

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What is being compared

Aspect	Keemun	Assam
Plant	Small-leaf sinensis.	Large-leaf assamica.
What it brings to a blend	Aroma — dried plum, cocoa and a faint pine.	Body, colour and malt.
Drunk alone	Rewarding and quite delicate.	Strong, and traditionally with milk.
Price	Higher for the good grades.	Modest.

If a breakfast blend tastes of malt you are tasting Assam; if it has a fruity depth behind the strength, that is usually Keemun.

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