Assam Tea

A tin (approx 35g) each of the following: TP12: Premium China Keemun, TD50: No.1 Tippy Orthodox GFOP Darjeeling, ZY51: China Yunnan TGFOP, and TB51: East Frisian BOP Assam Tea. Representative of a wide range of fine black teas.

Please note that Sampler Sets cannot be personalized.

The fine broken-leaf style of this 2018 Assam selection produces a thick, rich cup with hints of malt. A clean, brisk finish complements a sweet toasty character in the dark copper liquor. A great everyday cup that may be enjoyed neat or with a splash of milk.

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 fine C.T.C. (Crush-Tear-Curl) style of tea infuses quickly. One minute of steeping produces a hearty cup of flavorful tea.

The Mangalam Estate is popular among Assam tea afficionados, and each year we look forward to their offerings. In this 2017 broken-leaf selection, golden tips mix with dark brown leaves, producing a robust cup with a full mouth feel. The bright, malty aroma hints of caramel. A lively astringency is tempered by sweet, biscuity notes, which linger in the finish.

A blend of choice CTC-grade Assam teas, with the typical malty and flavorful taste profile. A perfect choice for those seeking a strong morning cup.

Downy golden tips provide a stunning contrast to the glossy, dark brown leaves in this outstanding 2017 selection from the esteemed Halmari Estate. The aroma is fragrant with hints of malt and honey. The complex flavor profile introduces layers of Burgundy and malt, complemented by hints of cocoa that linger 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.

A bold CTC style tea with rich flavor. The dark liquor will readily take milk. Especially suited as a bracing morning tea.

In this 2018 broken-leaf selection, a fair amount of golden tips mixes with dark brown leaves, producing a robust cup with a smooth mouth feel. Hints of cocoa join pronounced malty notes in the aroma. The perfect Assam for those who enjoy an Irish breakfast-style tea.

A sprinkling of golden tips adorns the dark brown leaves in this 2017 offering. Pronounced peppery/spicy notes may be found in both the aroma and complex flavor. The dark copper cup is rich and malty with hints of wine and a warm toastiness that lingers long into the finish.

Fragrant with hints of malt and cocoa, the dark ruby-copper liquor of this 2018 Assam tea offers an invigorating cup. A rich caramel sweetness accentuates hints of Burgundy and cocoa that weave through the thick, velvety smooth mouth feel. The finish is crisp and lingering. While this tea may be enjoyed plain, a dollop of milk will enhance its rich flavor.

The attractive golden-tipped leaves of this 2017 offering yield a dark copper liquor with a sweet malty aroma. Hints of honey and spice complement the silky smooth cup.

A whole-leaf Assam with golden tips (young leaf buds). Characteristic maltiness and complex flavor. This is our most popular Assam.

This 2017 broken-leaf Assam offering produces a deep copper-amber liquor, rich and full-bodied. The malty/toasty aroma is fragrant with a gentle floral suggestion. A pronounced malty note and light sweetness lead to a crisp, clean finish.

The bold, attractive leaves of this 2018 first flush Assam selection produce a medium-bodied cup with a bright aroma, hinting of wine. The deep amber liquor shows some woody/oak notes, which are complemented by a suggestion of malt and cocoa. With its smooth, balanced cup and crisp, clean finish, this tea tastes great hot or iced.

This 2018 Assam selection boasts a well-balanced mix of dark brown leaves and downy golden tips, which yields a deep copper liquor with a pronounced malty aroma. Burgundy notes and hints of spice are enhanced by a delightful pungency and full mouth feel, ending with a lingering finish.

This 2018 Assam selection boasts a bold leaf style with a sprinkling of golden tips. The sweet aroma hints of dried fruit and honey. Nuances of malt and cocoa join warm toasty notes in the dark ruby-copper cup. The finish is brisk and refreshing.

Downy golden tips accent dark brown leaves in this 2016 selection from the Duflating Estate. The dry leaves, fragrant with a rich honey note, produce a copper-amber infusion that has a bright, malty aroma with hints of dark sugar. A brisk, refreshing mouth feel balances nicely with toasty notes and malty hints. A suggestion of cocoa lingers into the clean finish.

The well-made, dark brown leaves are sprinkled with golden tips in this 2018 selection from one of our favorite Assam tea estates. A toasty aroma, hinting of malt, introduces a smooth, bright cup with a rich honey sweetness. Burgundy notes join a rich maltiness in the ruby copper liquor, finishing with a crisp hit to the palate.

A plethora of glossy golden tips mixes with bold, dark brown leaves in this 2018 tippy Assam selection. The ruby copper liquor has a sweet aroma, hinting of caramel and almond. The cup is medium-bodied with a lively astringency and a suggestion of semi-sweet cocoa, which lingers in the finish.

A light sprinkling of golden tips decorates the attractive, dark brown leaves of this 2018 Assam offering. The dark copper cup is medium-bodied and silky smooth with hints of malt and a sweet toastiness. May be enjoyed neat or with a splash of milk.

An abundance of downy golden tips complements the neat, well-twisted leaves in this Assam selection from the 2018 season. The rich, full-bodied cup is smooth and toasty with hints of malt and cocoa.

A profusion of downy golden tips provides a striking contrast to the dark brown leaves in this top-quality Assam offering. With a complexity in both the aroma and flavor, the dark amber cup is smooth and rich. Layers of malt, cocoa, and wine linger into a light spicy finish.