Assam is beautiful Black Tea named after the region of its origin...

Assam is a Black Tea named after the region of its production. Assam, India is one of only two regions in the world with native tea plants. The other such region is Southern China, where many of our teas featured on Hottest Tea originate.

Assam tea is known for its body, briskness, malty flavor, and strong, bright color. Assam teas, or blends containing Assam, are often sold as “Breakfast” Teas. English Breakfast tea, Irish Breakfast Tea, and Scottish Breakfast Tea are common generic names.

Assam Tea General Brewing Guidelines

Brewing Temperature: rolling boil (212°)
Brewing Time: 3-5 minutes
1 tsp loose tea per 8 oz cup

Recommended Assam Teas:

Assam Gold Rain Black Tea       Comes from one of the finest estates of the Assam region of India. Famous for its fruity yet malty flavor with a tannic red-wine aftertaste. (FTGFOP-1)(Special)

English Breakfast (High Grown) Black Tea       A flavorful and popular blend of full-leaf, high-grown Assam, Nilgiri, and Ceylon Black Teas. English breakfast blend is a perpetual morning-time companion to tea lovers everywhere. And the gentle caffeine content will help wake you up without making you as jittery as coffee.