Assam Harmony Vs. Assam Melody

[Katmandu]

Assam Harmony Vs. Assam Melody

by Katmandu » Apr 6th, '08, 08:36

Could any of you who like assams tell me what you think the difference is between the two other than the price?
Thanks

[RussianSoul]

by RussianSoul » Apr 6th, '08, 09:39

To make it short: Harmony is smoother and more aromatic and has more yellow tips. Melody is a little stronger, has more body and substance. Both go very well with milk, Melody is just a hair better.

I am finishing samples of both right now, drank the last of Melody yesterday and have one more tsp of Harmony in the tin. Still I am undecided which of them to reorder - both are beautiful teas. I may just have to get both.

[Beanbean]

by Beanbean » Apr 6th, '08, 10:23

Hmm...ordered a bunch of samples, which I received last Thursday and I am slowly working my way through them. I received both Assam Harmony and Melody and I have tried the Harmony. While I did enjoy it, it didn't have the depth and complexity of the Assam that I am used to (I've been ordering Assam from the same seller for more than 10 years now). I'm happy to hear that the Melody might be a bit more robust. I'll give that one a try tomorrow morning.