Assam
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↑About Assam
![Very dark loose-leaf tea with a few flecks of lighter orange colors interspersed](/images/u/115c65087231207b9f345f3271a9fd5c-600.jpg)
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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![Picture of Organic Assam Black Tea](/images/t/f7362b7567b75a5d32e47ade09cb51c5.jpg)
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...
![Picture of Korangani Assam Breakfast Tea](/images/t/6f062f2639c115628374c595fb9bd5c4.jpg)
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...
Read Full ReviewNice mild Assam aroma, with a hint of spicy. The liquor (5 min steep) is brown/red. The flavor is a bit tart, with a smoky after taste. This tea would be fine with some cream or sugar. Overall an enjoyable tea.
Read Full Review![Picture of Season's Pick Assam GFOP Organic](/images/t/e83b331fc780e868e41533c55d760550.jpg)
Season's Pick Assam GFOP Organic from Upton Tea Imports
Style: Assam – Region: Assam, IndiaFeb. 25th, 2024
The aroma is nice, but mild, it has the earthy with hint od spice that is expected from a Assam. The liquor (5min steep) is a pleasant deep brown. The flavor is very mild with no after taste. Certainly, a decent all day sipping tea, with nothing remarkable about the tase.
Read Full ReviewAroma is an earthy scent, with a hint of fruit (peaches, maybe?). The liquor (5 minute steep) is a clear, dark brown, Flavor is classic Assam with a slight maltiness, very smooth. I would say this tea will be good for all day sipping. Subtle flavor.
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↑Most-Rated Assam
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Assam
Brand: | Two Leaves and a Bud |
Style: | Assam |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Sachet |
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Kalami Assam Indian Tea
Brand: | Ahmad Tea |
Style: | Assam |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |
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Assam Gold Rain Black Tea
Brand: | Teavana |
Style: | Assam |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |
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Barooti Assam (Broken Leaf with Golden Tips)
Brand: | Ahmad Tea |
Style: | Assam |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |
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Imperial Assam (Tea Bags)
Brand: | Hampstead Tea |
Style: | Assam |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Teabag |
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Assam TGFOP Black Tea
Brand: | Arbor Teas |
Style: | Assam |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |
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Pure Assam Tea Bags
Brand: | Taylors of Harrogate |
Style: | Assam |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Teabag |
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Assam
Brand: | Two Leaves and a Bud |
Style: | Assam |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Sachet |
![No image of this tea](/images/t/a7b6ea70f1202224f65463be13bce08e.jpg)
Barooti Assam (Broken Leaf with Golden Tips)
Brand: | Ahmad Tea |
Style: | Assam |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |
![No image of this tea](/images/t/7a2f8af8dac6aaa838a744e26a30ccec.jpg)
Imperial Assam (Tea Bags)
Brand: | Hampstead Tea |
Style: | Assam |
Region: | Assam, India |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Teabag |