Assam Black Loose Leaf Tea

Assam tea is a type of black tea known for its robust body, briskness, tart, malty flavor, and bright color. It is typically marketed as “breakfast” teas and some of its common generic names are English breakfast tea, Irish breakfast tea and Scottish breakfast tea.

Assam tea is named after the Assam region of India where it is produced at or near sea levels. The Assam region is found next to the Brahmaputra River and borders Bangladesh and Myanmar ( Burma ).