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Assam Tea

ctc irish breakfast blend loose tea
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The Crush-Tear-Curl manufacturing method produces quick-brewing teas with full flavor. We highly recommend this blend of Assam teas for those who like a very hearty cup. Exquisite with milk.

TB12
The average rating for this product is 4.5 out of 5 stars 128 Reviews
USDA Organic Assam GFOP organic loose leaf tea
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This Assam selection produces a dark cup with a full flavor profile. Notes of cocoa and a delicate caramel hint complement a sweet and toasty aroma for an enjoyable cup.

This tea is the perfect choice to enjoy with a spoonful of our Tupelo Honey.

TA07
The average rating for this product is 4.5 out of 5 stars 123 Reviews
Assam loose leaf black tea
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A whole-leaf Assam with golden tips (young leaf buds). Characteristic maltiness and complex flavor. This is our most popular Assam tea.

TA40
The average rating for this product is 4.5 out of 5 stars 48 Reviews
USDA Organic loose leaf Assam black tea
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Sprinkled with light golden tips, the dark brown leaves of this organic Assam selection produce a deep ruby-copper liquor with a sweet, malty aroma that hints of Burgundy and dried cherry. The solid, everyday cup is smooth and medium-bodied, perfect as a self-drinker. Notes of malt, cocoa, and honey weave together to create a harmonious, well-balanced flavor. The finish lingers with a whisper of spice.

TA190
The average rating for this product is 4 out of 5 stars 10 Reviews
USDA Organic Assam organic loose leaf black tea
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A blend of choice C.T.C. grade Assam teas, with the typical malty and flavorful taste profile. A perfect choice for those seeking a strong morning cup.

TA15
The average rating for this product is 4.5 out of 5 stars 53 Reviews
USDA Organic loose leaf Assam black tea
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With pronounced notes of malt and cocoa in both the aroma and flavor, this classic Assam breakfast tea is the perfect choice for your everyday morning cup. The fragrance hints of honey, which complements the rich notes in the aroma. The dark copper liquor is smooth yet robust with a warming toastiness that harmonizes with hints of toffee sweetness. The finish lingers with a whisper of spice.

TA189
The average rating for this product is 4 out of 5 stars 1 Review
Decaffeinated Assam loose leaf black tea
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This premium Assam tea produces a dark, rich cup with a characteristic malty aroma and flavor. A satisfying, crisp quality lingers in the finish. Whole-leaf or broken-leaf Assam (depending on availability) is decaffeinated with pure carbon dioxide.

TXA9
The average rating for this product is 4.5 out of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Decaffeinated Irish Breakfast loose leaf black tea
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This premium blend of decaffeinated broken-leaf Assam black teas produces a rich, full-bodied cup. The aroma is sweet with hints of malt. The dark copper liquor is bright with a smooth mouth feel, leading to a pleasant pungency lingering in the finish.

TBX9
The average rating for this product is 4.5 out of 5 stars 49 Reviews
loose leaf Assam black tea
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Rooted in a century-plus tradition as one of Assam’s oldest tea gardens, the Meleng Estate produces high-quality Assam teas from rare clonal varieties. From its rich aroma to its hearty, full-bodied cup, this 2025 offering speaks eloquently of that legacy. Hints of bittersweet cocoa mingle with sweet, malty nuances in the fragrant scent. A smooth-as-velvet mouthfeel embraces a honeyed character, layered with complex notes of cocoa, malt, Burgundy, and oak. The dry finish lingers with a red wine astringency and a trace of spice.

TA195
The average rating for this product is 5 out of 5 stars 1 Review
loose leaf Assam black tea
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Flecks of golden tips provide an eye-catching contrast to the bold, ebony-brown leaves of this 2024 Assam selection. The dark coppery liquor offers a bright aroma suffused with notes of cocoa powder, red wine, and hints of spice. The full-bodied cup has a crisp character, which sets the stage for rich notes of malt, cocoa, stone fruit, and honey. The finish lingers on a note reminiscent of dry red wine.

TA181
The average rating for this product is 4.5 out of 5 stars 7 Reviews
loose leaf Assam black tea
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An abundance of beautiful, golden tips accents the chunky leaf style of this 2024 broken-leaf Assam. The dark amber-copper cup is fragrant with complementary notes of malt, red wine, and ripe apple, touched by a fleeting whisper of smoke. The complex flavor is rich and invigorating, with notes of Burgundy, oak, and cocoa, accompanied by a dried fruit sweetness. An earthy quality is balanced with a toasty sweetness in the crisp, lingering finish.

TA180
The average rating for this product is 4.5 out of 5 stars 8 Reviews
loose leaf Assam black tea
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With an attractive complement of golden tips, the bold, well-formed leaves yield a thick, rich cup with pronounced sweetness and complex flavor. The sweet malty aroma is enhanced by hints of semi-sweet chocolate, a winey richness, and toasty warmth. In the amber-copper liquor, layered nuances of malt, cherry, oak, and a whisper of rose lead to a lively finish that lingers with a note of warming spice.

TA186
The average rating for this product is 4.5 out of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Assam loose leaf black tea
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A bold C.T.C. style tea with rich flavor. The dark liquor will readily take milk. Especially suited as a bracing morning tea.

TA27
The average rating for this product is 4.5 out of 5 stars 49 Reviews
Assam loose leaf black tea
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A uniform, broken-leaf tea with bold character and strong, malty flavor. This tea is a great choice for breakfast and throughout the day.

TA20
The average rating for this product is 4.5 out of 5 stars 19 Reviews
loose leaf Assam black tea
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This 2024 Doomni Estate Assam offers a complex aroma and solid cup character, the perfect tea for everyday enjoyment. Starting with fragranced layers of malt, Burgundy, dried cherry, and spicy cacao, the smooth, rich flavor reveals notes of malt and cocoa, which stand up well to the addition of milk, if desired. A vanilla-honey sweetness lingers in the finish, balanced with a dry red wine astringency that awakens the palate.

TA188
The average rating for this product is 4 out of 5 stars 5 Reviews
loose leaf Assam black tea
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The bold, dark brown leaves of this Season’s Pick Assam infuse a thick, rich cup with notes of malt and cocoa, enhanced by hints of manuka honey and spice. A molasses sweetness accentuates nuances of malt and oak, which lend an intriguing depth to the toasty aroma. The full finish reveals a spicy astringency, balanced with lingering hints of stone fruit. This exceptional Assam blend offers a great value for an everyday cup.

TA178
The average rating for this product is 4.5 out of 5 stars 6 Reviews
ctc fine assam loose leaf tea
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This fine C.T.C. (Crush-Tear-Curl) style of tea infuses quickly. One minute of steeping produces a hearty cup of flavorful tea.

TA11
The average rating for this product is 4.5 out of 5 stars 20 Reviews
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Assam black tea is named for the region where it is produced: Assam, India. This district in Northern India is the source of some of the finest black and British style teas. When you think of the classic robust, full-bodied Irish breakfast tea, you have Assam tea in mind. Black Assam tea is notable for its heartiness, strength, and body; if you are looking for a strong cup of black tea, this is it. The addition of milk will often enhance the more subtle flavor notes of Assam tea leaves.

The Assam tea plant (Camellia sinensis var. assamica) is indigenous to the Assam region. At Upton Tea Imports, our Assam loose leaf tea is sourced from a variety of highly regarded tea estates. Start your day with a cup of our finest quality loose leaf Assam tea. Organic Assam tea and decaffeinated Assam tea are also available to purchase.
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