Assam tea – Malty black tea from India
Assam is one of the most important tea-growing regions in the world. Located in northeastern India, the region is known for robust, spicy, and malty black teas with a full-bodied cup and intense color.
Robust, malty, spicy, and full-bodied: Assam teas are classics for lovers of intense black teas and form the basis of many traditional tea blends.
The largest contiguous tea-growing region in the world
Assam, a plateau in northern India on both sides of the Brahmaputra, is the largest contiguous tea-growing region in the world. The warm, humid climate, fertile soil, and distinct harvest periods shape the typical character of these teas.
The first harvest period at the beginning of the year starts in February after a long harvest break with the first flush harvest. Assam First Flush tastes fragrant, fresh, floral, and slightly spicier than Darjeeling First Flush, and has a bright, golden-yellow cup color.
Fresh, fragrant, floral, and spicy – with a bright, golden-yellow cup color.
Second Flush – the classic Assam season
The best, highest-quality, and most typical Assams are harvested during the second flush season between late May and late June. The teas taste robust, spicy, and malty, with a copper-red to dark brown cup color.
It is precisely these second flush teas that represent the typical Assam character: full-bodied, aromatic, and with a distinctive, malty depth. They are excellent as a robust breakfast tea and for anyone who prefers a rich cup of black tea.
Robust, spicy, malty, and full-bodied – with a copper-red to dark brown cup color.
Rainy season and later pluckings
The pluckings during the rainy season from approx. July to October are more productive, when heavy monsoon rains from the Indian Ocean fall on the fertile soil. The quality then decreases significantly, and the teas increasingly lose their spicy, malty aroma and their robustness.
How to properly enjoy Assam
Almost all Assams can be enjoyed with white rock candy, ideally "Kluntje"—large lumps of white rock candy. Assam Second Flush also tastes great with a small spoonful of fresh cream on top.
Assam Second Flush Broken teas also form the basis of many blends, especially the popular East Frisian blend.
If you like robust black teas, Assam is an excellent choice. Second Flush Assams in particular go very well with breakfast, milk, rock candy, or classic East Frisian tea culture.
Discover other growing regions
Discover other important tea regions and tea cultures, too—from Darjeeling and Ceylon to China, Japan, and East Frisia.
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