Assam Tea

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

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 smattering of small golden tips complements the rich brown leaves of this 2019 organic Assam offering. A toasty/malty aroma introduces the velvety smooth, medium-bodied cup. Prominent cocoa notes are enhanced by a silky caramel sweetness that lingers in the finish.

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.

A smattering of downy golden tips complements the bold, well-twisted leaves of this 2019 Assam selection. A warm toasty aroma with a hint of caramel sweetness pairs well with the bright, lively character of the cup. A cocoa-like thickness fills the mouth, complementing hints of malt and a lingering suggestion of dry red wine.

A bright and lively character accentuates the malty notes and invigorating strength of this 2020 classic Assam offering. Lingering hints of dried fruit provide a sweet counterpoint to the nuances of dry red wine that play at the edges of the palate. Add a splash of milk to enhance this tea’s rich qualities.

A complement of golden tips adorns the dark-brown leaves of this 2020 broken-leaf Assam selection from one of our favorite estates. A sweet toasty/malty aroma heralds a complex flavor with hints of cocoa and malt wrapped in a caramel sweetness. While the thick, rich mouth feel accommodates a splash of milk, it is a great self-drinker. An invigorating quality, enhanced by a whisper of dried cherries, lingers long into the finish.

This 2020 whole-leaf Assam features a balance of downy golden tips and dark-brown leaves, which yield a dark ruby-copper liquor with a rich malty aroma. The thick, powerful cup hits the palate with a robust intensity and complex layers of pronounced malt, cocoa and dark cherry. The finish is clean and smooth.

This 2019 broken-leaf offering is rich and hearty with pronounced malty notes in both the aroma and the deep copper cup. A toffee-like sweetness joins hints of cocoa, complementing the malty character of this invigorating eye-opener.

The well-twisted, ebony-brown leaves of this 2020 Assam offering yield a dark amber cup with a sweet spicy aroma. A lively astringency intensifies a rich maltiness in the cup, which may be complemented by a splash of milk, if desired. Hints of malt linger in the crisp finish.

A plentitude of golden tips adorns the large, well-twisted leaves of this 2019 Assam offering. The burnished copper cup has a warm toasty aroma with whispers of molasses and cocoa. A pronounced sweetness complements malty notes, balanced by a lively astringency and thick cocoa-like mouth feel. Add a splash of milk to enhance this tea’s dark, rich character.

Hattialli is a popular estate among Assam tea aficionados, and each year we look forward to their offerings. The dark brown, golden-tipped leaves of this 2019 selection produce a velvety smooth cup with a warm toasty aroma. Hints of malt are present in both the aroma and the dark copper liquor, enhanced by a rich honey sweetness. Enjoy it plain or with a splash of milk.