Assam

Assam, in northeast India along the Brahmaputra River, is the world's largest tea-growing region by volume. Tea cultivation here uses Camellia sinensis var. assamica - a different botanical variety than Chinese tea, with larger leaves and bolder flavor compounds. Assam's low-altitude tropical climate, abundant rainfall, and rich alluvial soil produce robust, malty black teas with copper-red liquor and full body. Strong Assam teas form the backbone of most English Breakfast and Irish Breakfast blends and are the traditional base for Indian masala chai. Premium Assam grades include FTGFOP and SFTGFOP (golden-tipped leaves with intense malty character).

All teas from Assam

• Assam

  Black Tea

  A robust, full-bodied tea from the Brahmaputra Valley. The backbone of most English breakfast blends.

• Assam Golden Tips

  Black Tea

  Premium hand-rolled golden buds - the refined side of Assam with honey sweetness and zero harshness.

• CTC Assam

  Black Tea

  Crush-Tear-Curl processed Assam - the bold, fast-brewing workhorse of Indian chai culture.

• Halmari Gold

  Black Tea

  From one of the world's most-awarded tea estates - Halmari's signature golden-tipped Assam with extraordinary depth and a honey-malt finish.