Bold, malty, and built to start the day, our classic Assam is a wonderful breakfast tea with rich body and satisfying depth. This slightly broken leaf grade (FBOP) brews a strong, full cup with smooth texture and minimal bitterness—making it equally enjoyable on its own or with milk and sweetener.
Sourced from the Chota Tingrai Estate in the Tinsukia District of Assam, India, this tea reflects the region’s signature character: hearty, malty, and dependable. It’s the kind of tea that anchors a morning ritual and delivers exactly what you expect from a traditional Assam.
We carry several versions of Assam to highlight the range this region has to offer. This version is your robust, everyday “get-up-and-go” breakfast tea. For a more dynamic and rustic profile, our Origin Assam offers an unsorted leaf style with added complexity. If you’re seeking something smoother and more refined, our Golden Assam features larger, tippy leaves with a softer body and a gently spiced finish.
Flavor Profile
Bold and malty with a full body, smooth texture, and a clean, satisfying finish.
Ingredients
Indian Black Tea*.
* DENOTES ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
BREWING INSTRUCTIONS
Serving Size: 8 fl oz (237 ml)
BY THE CUP
1. Heat water to 212°F (boiling).
2. Scoop one heaping teaspoon of tea into an infuser and place it into your teacup.
3. Pour 8 fl oz (237 ml) of hot water over tea leaves.
4. Steep for 3-5 minutes.
5. Remove infuser and enjoy.
POTFUL
1. Determine the capacity of your pot in cups (8 fl oz servings).
2. Heat water to 212°F (boiling).
3. Place infuser in pot.
4. Add tea leaves to your infuser. Use a ratio of one heaping teaspoon of tea for each cup of water you intend to add.
5. Pour hot (212°F) water over the tea leaves.
6. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
7. Remove infuser and enjoy.
BREWING ICED TEA
For a concentrated brew:
1. Use the same leaf quantities as above but halve the water.
2. Allow it to cool.
3. Pour over ice and enjoy as it dilutes to proper strength.
