Assam Black - Orthodox

Assam tea, minus the auction mix, plus a spine.

Most Assam tea you've had is CTC — crushed, torn, curled, made for speed and a milk-and-sugar blend. This isn't that. Orthodox processing means the leaf is rolled whole and slow, which is why this cup tastes like Assam actually tastes: deep, malty, brisk, with real character instead of just colour.

This is the tea for people who assumed 'Assam' meant 'strong but boring.' It's strong. It's not boring. 

For anyone ready to taste the difference between tea that was made fast and tea that was made properly.

Tea Specs

• Tea Type: Black Tea, Orthodox
• Origin: Assam, India — direct from co-founder's family tea gardens
• Caffeine Level: High
• Flavour Notes: Malty, brisk, deep amber liquor, mild honey undertone
• Brew Temperature: 95–100°C
• Steep Time: 3–4 minutes
• Best Served: With milk or black — built to handle both
• Best Time to Drink: Morning — this is your first-cup tea
• Allergen Info: None. Vegan, gluten-free
• Shelf Life: 18 months from packaging, stored airtight and away from sunlight
• Food Pairing: Buttered toast, parathas, anything that needs a strong cup to cut through it