ASSAM TEA

Name : ASSAM TEA

Flavour : Plain

Format : Dust

FSSAI License Number : 12825999000421

Material : Powder

Shelf life (Best Before) : 12 months from manufacturing date

Net Quantity (N) : 3

Region : Assam

Specialty : Natural

Veg/NonVeg : Veg

Weight : 1.5kg

Assam Tea is a robust, bold, and malty black tea grown in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, one of the largest tea-producing regions in the world.

Key Features of Assam Tea :  

Origin : Assam, India — along the Brahmaputra River valley

Type : Mostly black tea, although green and white variants are also produced

Flavor Profile :  

Strong, bold, malty taste

Rich and brisk with a bright coppery

Often has astringent and earthy undertones

Caffeine Content : High (compared to other teas)

Processing : Typically CTC (Crush, Tear, Curl) for tea bags, and orthodox methods for whole leaf tea

☕ Common Uses :  

Popular in breakfast blends (e.g., English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast)

Often consumed with milk and sugar due to its strength

Commonly used to make masala chai in Indian households

Health Benefits (when consumed without excess sugar or milk) :  

Rich in antioxidants like theaflavins and thearubigins

May support heart health

Can alertness due to its caffeine

digestion

‍ Assam Tea Culture :  

Grown in lowland tropical climates with heavy rainfall and humidity

Tea estates often date back to the colonial era, with a strong legacy in tea craftsmanship

Harvested during two flushes : first flush (spring) and second flush (summer) — the second flush is especially prized for its rich flavor

Country of Origin : India