Assam Tea
CO2 Decaffeinated Irish Breakfast Blend BOP
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.
CO2 Premium Decaffeinated Assam
New lot arriving in the fall!Whole-leaf or broken-leaf Assam (depending on availability), decaffeinated with pure carbon dioxide.
Season's Pick Assam GFOP Organic
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.
Tippy Orthodox GFOP Assam
A whole-leaf Assam with golden tips (young leaf buds). Characteristic maltiness and complex flavor. This is our most popular Assam tea.
Lukwah Estate FTGFOP1 Assam
Adorned with downy golden tips, the bold, dark brown leaves of this offering infuse a classic Assam featuring a delightful balance of rich maltiness and refreshing astringency. The aroma is fragrant with hints of malt and semi-sweet chocolate. A dried fruit sweetness and hints of warming spice and cacao lead to a crisp finish.
Assam C.T.C. BOP Estate Blend Organic
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.
Dikom Estate SFTGFOP1 (OR-330) Assam
A brisk, lively character distinguishes this 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.
Season's Pick Kopili Estate TGFOP1 (OR-1) Assam
A pronounced sweetness, reminiscent of a sugared baked good, balances well with the lively astringency and thick, rich mouth feel of this Assam selection. The enticing aroma exhibits hints of malt and toastiness, enhanced by a dried fruit intensity. In the full-bodied cup, cocoa notes take center stage, complemented by a suggestion of red wine that lingers into the finish.
Mangalam Estate GOF Assam
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.
Halmari Estate C.T.C. BOP
A bold C.T.C. style tea with rich flavor. The dark liquor will readily take milk. Especially suited as a bracing morning tea.
Tippy Orthodox FBOP Assam
A uniform, broken-leaf tea with bold character and strong, malty flavor. This tea is a great choice for breakfast and throughout the day.
C.T.C. Fine Assam
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 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.