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Black Tea from Assam India

Pure Black Tea from Assam, India, is a distinctive blend known for its deep amber color, robust flavor, and malty notes. Nestled on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, Assam's fertile plains and unique climate have made it an epicenter for tea cultivation. The region's natural bounty gives Assam Black Tea its unique taste and character that's cherished by tea connoisseurs worldwide.

Brewing Instructions:

To capture the full-bodied flavor of Assam's Pure Black Tea, use one teaspoon of tea leaves per cup. Pour boiling water over the leaves and steep for 3-4 minutes. The resulting brew is rich and aromatic, making for an invigorating experience. Adjust steeping time based on your preference for a stronger or milder cup.

History:

The native tea plants of Assam were discovered in the early 19th century, but it was the British who recognized the commercial potential of this variant and began large-scale cultivation. This led to Assam rapidly becoming one of the world's leading tea producers. While China and Japan have their own deep-rooted tea traditions, Assam's emergence as a global powerhouse in the tea trade has added a new chapter to the history of tea, blending native practices with colonial influences.

Possible Health Benefits:

Various studies have highlighted the health benefits associated with black tea consumption. Assam Black Tea, rich in antioxidants, has been linked to improvements in cardiovascular health, potentially owing to its flavonoid content.

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A new, classic Assam blend from multiple estate teas with a traditional leaf style. Produced during June this tea embodies all the flavor and strength you expect from a top Assam estate. This is a great breakfast tea that is best drunk with milk or even cream.

Note: This tea is no longer Golden Assam, as there are no golden tips in this tea blend.

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Crush, Tear, and Curl is a method of processing black tea. However instead of the leaves being rolled at a final stage (as a orthodox Assam is), they are passed through a series of cylindrical rollers with hundreds of small sharp "teeth" that crush, tear, and curl the tea. This process removes many of the more tannic parts of the plant, and therefore is great for boiling in water or milk for making chai.
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Black tea from India, decaffeinated using a superior CO-2 process. Note that using more leaves per cup is a common approach when brewing decaffeinated teas, as they do brew a little lighter.
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Assam black tea from the Harmutty Estate, graded as STGFOP-S, represents an exceptional tea with a rich, malty flavor, abundant golden tips, and larger, elegant leaves.
$5.25 Golden Assam
Thumbnail of Assam Broken Leaf | Organic
Broken-leaf Assam teas tend to have a full body and brew quickly, therefore are excellent with milk and sugar. This tea makes a good every day tea because it is inexpensive, and yet still flavorful.
Thumbnail of Indian Black SFTGFOP-1 | Organic
An exceptional blend of Indian black teas. Abundant golden tips and elegant leaves yield a brilliant brew with forward notes of malt and honey. Refined, smooth, and infinitely satisfying.
Thumbnail of Assam Black TGFOP-1 | Organic
Assam black tea from the Hathikhuli Estate.
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