Assam Tea

A brisk, lively character distinguishes this 2020 Assam offering. Accented with hints of cocoa, a rich malty aroma introduces the dark copper cup. A toasty sweetness embraces notes of cocoa and malt in the flavor, ending with a smooth, lingering finish.

Downy golden tips adorn long, dark brown leaves in this outstanding 2021 Assam offering from one of our favorite estates. A stone fruit sweetness complements pronounced malty notes in the inviting aroma. The dark ruby-copper cup is rich and full-bodied with a complex flavor profile that reveals notes of malt and Burgundy with hints of oak, sweet biscuit and amaretto. A whisper of rose lingers in the finish. Add a splash of milk to enhance this eye-opener’s fine attributes.

This finely particled “Golden Orange Fannings” leaf Assam tea produces a dark copper cup with rich flavor and a warm toasty aroma that hints of malt. A stone fruit sweetness enhances flavor notes of dark baking cocoa and malt, complemented by a full mouth feel and ending with a smooth, lingering finish. While the GOF grade of tea is often used for blending, this selection is an excellent self drinker while also being strong enough to accommodate a dollop of milk, if desired.

A plethora of downy golden tips adorns this 2021 imperial broken-leaf offering, which produces a velvety smooth cup with an inviting malty aroma that hints of Burgundy. The dark ruby-copper liquor is rich and toasty with a hint of malt and a crispness that lingers into the finish.

A uniform, broken-leaf tea with bold character and strong, malty flavor. This tea is a great choice for breakfast and throughout the day.

Golden downy tips provide a beautiful contrast to the bold dark-brown leaves of this outstanding 2021 Assam selection. The dark copper liquor offers a malty aroma, complemented by a honey sweetness and bright hints of spice. The cup is smooth yet lively, with a complex flavor profile featuring layers of malt and cocoa, enhanced by nutty hints and nuances of warm spice that linger in the finish. Enjoy neat or with a splash of milk.

The well-twisted, dark brown leaves of this 2021 Assam offering produce a dark copper liquor fragrant with pronounced malty notes, a toffee sweetness and hints of dried cherry. The hearty cup exhibits a rich complexity with crisp highlights spotlighting notes of malt and carob. As the tea cools, stone fruit notes bloom and linger in the dry finish.

An abundance of downy golden tips provides a striking contrast to the dark brown leaves in this 2020 Assam selection. The toasty aroma is complex with hints of malt, warm cocoa and red wine. The deep copper cup is bright and lively, introducing layers of Burgundy and malt that are complemented by a suggestion of spice in the crisp, lingering finish.

The Perfect Holiday Gift! Experience the unique terroir of India in a cup of tea with our exciting new gift set, “Passport to Explore: Teas of India! This set offers four premium black teas to sample: TA40: Tippy Orthodox GFOP Assam, TD50: No.1 Tippy Orthodox GFOP Darjeeling, TN68: Iyerpadi Estate Organic OP, and EFT4: Nuxalbari Estate Masala Chai Organic. Beautifully packaged in our gold-embossed “passport” folder, this special gift set is sure to please tea novices and tea connoisseurs alike. Each sample size packet will yield approximately 4-5 six-ounce cups of tea.

The Halmari Estate is well known for producing consistently high-quality, robust Assam teas. This 2021 broken-leaf offering carries on that tradition with its rich, eye-opening character. The dark copper liquor is fragrant with notes of malt and cocoa, sweetened by hints of stone fruit. A thick mouth feel supports a complex flavor profile — notes of malt, Burgundy, amaretto and rose, wrapped in a warm oak/toasty layer, and complemented by a whisper of honey. The finish lingers with a pleasant astringency. Try it with a splash of milk, if desired.

A rich cocoa aroma, intensified by a honey sweetness, introduces this 2021 broken-leaf Assam selection. The hearty cup is velvety smooth and malty with hints of cocoa and a stone fruit sweetness that increases as the tea cools. The finish lingers on a crisp note.

From the 2020 season at Doomni Estate, this classic top-shelf Assam displays a stunning leaf appearance with an abundance of downy golden tips. With its eye-opening fragrance redolent of malt and toffee, the dark copper cup hits the palate with a bracing intensity and thick, robust mouth feel. Notes of cocoa, malt and spice weave together to create a rich and warming flavor profile that lingers long into the finish. A superlative tea experience.