Assam
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↑About Assam
Assam is further identified by means of production into CTC (Crush, Tear, Curl, a mechanical process) and orthodox (traditionally produced) tea. CTC tea is cheaper and infuses faster, whereas orthodox tea tends to be more expensive, more complex, and require longer brewing times.
Assam is produced from a large-leafed variety of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis assamica, a different variety from both Chinese teas and teas in the Darjeeling district of India. This variety, although associated with Assam, is sometimes grown in other regions. Assam teas have a unique flavor both due to the low altitude of the Assam region and the special variety of tea plant used.
The aroma of Assam teas is often described as malty. Most Assam teas are described as strong and powerful; Assam is one of the most common ingredients in breakfast blends and strong black tea blends, particularly Irish Breakfast and Ostfriesen tea. However, Assam teas are diverse and there are smoother and subtler black teas produced in this region as well.
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Assam Golden Tips from Ghograjan Tea Estate
Style: Assam – Region: Dibrugarh, Assam, IndiaAug. 21st, 2024
This tea is absolutely sublime. It is by far my favorite Assam I've sampled.
Ghograjan Tea Estate got my attention years ago, when they brought some STGFOP tea to a tea expo I was attending, and it impressed me, but I did not order from them until recently, and now that I have, I honestly regret not ordering sooner!...
TGFOP1 (Organic Assam Black Tea) from Mana Organics
Style: Assam – Region: Tinsukia, Assam, IndiaAug. 20th, 2024
This is one of several teas I've ordered from Amazon recently, throwing them into an order to get over the free shipping threshold. It is also the first tea I've ever tried from Chota Tingrai estate, although I've tried a number of other teas from other gardens in the Tinsukia region. I was pleasantly surprised by this...
Read Full ReviewA very good black tea that exceeded my expectations especially for its price. However, this tea is not for every moment: it is bold and sharp tasting and strongly caffeinated.
This was one of several teas I have bought recently, throwing into Amazon orders to get over the free shipping thresholds.
The dry leaf, w...
Trader Joe's teas seem to fall into two bins:
1. Very good, which at their typically low prices for bagged tea, makes it quite a strong value, even if not nearly the best of its type, and
2. Mediocre to poor, as one expects from most store brands.
Fortunately their organic Assam offering lies squarely in the fir...
I really enjoy this tea a lot! The aroma is very pleasant, it kind of smells like pumpkin seeds. The taste is the best part, it is very smooth and thick bodied and not too astringent or bitter at all! It tastes like raisins and pumpkin seeds to me. It is a very comforting cup of tea. It is still being sold today and it...
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Assam
Brand: | Two Leaves and a Bud |
Style: | Assam |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Sachet |
Kalami Assam Indian Tea
Brand: | Ahmad Tea |
Style: | Assam |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |
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Brand: | Teavana |
Style: | Assam |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |
Barooti Assam (Broken Leaf with Golden Tips)
Brand: | Ahmad Tea |
Style: | Assam |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |
Assam TGFOP Black Tea
Brand: | Arbor Teas |
Style: | Assam |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |
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Assam TGFOP Black Tea
Brand: | Arbor Teas |
Style: | Assam |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |
Pure Assam Tea Bags
Brand: | Taylors of Harrogate |
Style: | Assam |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Teabag |
Assam
Brand: | Two Leaves and a Bud |
Style: | Assam |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Sachet |
Barooti Assam (Broken Leaf with Golden Tips)
Brand: | Ahmad Tea |
Style: | Assam |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |
Imperial Assam (Tea Bags)
Brand: | Hampstead Tea |
Style: | Assam |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Teabag |