Botanical name: Camellia sinensis
Origin: India (Assam)
Our organic black Assam tea brews into a bold, full-bodied cup with rich maltiness and smooth depth. Grown in the lush Brahmaputra River valley of Assam, this classic black tea is known for its strength, brisk character, and naturally energizing qualities.
Assam tea is traditionally enjoyed as a morning tea and is excellent on its own or with milk.
Flavour
Bold, malty, robust, smooth
Why We Love It
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Certified organic
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Naturally contains caffeine
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Classic breakfast-style black tea
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Rich, malty flavour without harsh bitterness
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Excellent with or without milk
About Black Assam Tea
Assam tea comes from one of the world’s most renowned tea-growing regions and is made from the Camellia sinensis var. assamica plant. Traditionally, Assam tea has been valued for its strength, body, and stimulating nature, making it a popular choice for morning routines and an alternative to coffee.
Its bold character also makes it a common base for chai blends and spiced teas.
How to Brew
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Hot tea: Steep 1 tsp per cup of freshly boiled water for 3–5 minutes
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Milk tea: Brew strong, then add milk and sweetener if desired
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Avoid over-steeping to prevent bitterness
Pairs Well With
Milk, honey, sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger
Ingredients
100% organic black Assam tea (Camellia sinensis)
How to Buy
We offer two easy, low-waste purchasing options:
By weight
Available in 100-gram increments.
By-weight purchases are packed in a paper bag (10¢).
Refill jar option
Purchase a $2 reusable glass jar deposit (three sizes available: 250 ml, 500 ml, and 750 ml). Each jar is filled based on the natural weight that fits that size for this product:
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250 ml jar → filled to its natural weight in grams
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500 ml jar → filled to its natural weight in grams
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750 ml jar → filled to its natural weight in grams
You’re paying for the amount that naturally fills each jar plus the jar deposit — no guessing, no excess packaging.
Jar deposits are fully refundable.
Bring your jar back clean and ready to refill and you can refill it again or return it for a full refund.
