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Assam Tea

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
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 21 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 54 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 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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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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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
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
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
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 11 Reviews
loose leaf Assam black tea
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This 2025 Assam selection offers a dark copper-amber liquor, inviting the senses with a rich aroma where Burgundy notes dance at the edge of the palate and stone fruit sweetness rises alongside hints of caramelized malt and molasses. The cup reveals a pronounced raisin sweetness, grounded by subtle whispers of malt and earth. A smooth, lingering finish leaves a pleasant astringency and a final trace of clove on the tongue.

TA192
loose leaf Assam black tea
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The Mokalbari Estate has been producing premium orthodox Assam teas since the late 19th century. In this 2025 offering, beautiful golden tips adorn chunky, dark brown leaves that infuse a deep copper cup with complex aroma and flavor. Fragrant with suggestions of freshly baked chocolate cake and complemented by hints of malt and spice, the velvety liquor imparts pronounced cocoa notes, enhanced by a splash of milk, if desired. The finish lingers and uplifts with a citrus-like zest.

TA193
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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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