Indian Assam
This loose leaf tea is available to buy in our Online Teashop.
malty notes
Indian Assam
Grown in northeastern India along the Indian-Burmese border, this dark and weighty black tea is what the Irish add to their blends. Milk adds smoothness to its beautifully dark copper color, and brown sugar highlights the malty notes.
Steeping Directions
Learn how to make “Indian Assam” to enjoy at home!
Basic
water at a rolling boil (~212° F)
1 tsp tea leaves per 6 oz. water (standard teacup)
~ 3 minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!
milk and brown sugar will complement
Tea Tip: For fullest flavor, use a tea strainer with enough room to allow the tea leaves to open as they steep.
Connoisseur
water at a rolling boil (~212° F)
1 1⁄2 even Tbsp tea leaves (32 oz. water / medium-sized teapot)
2 even Tbsp tea leaves (48 oz. water / large-sized teapot)
~ 1 1 ⁄2 minutes: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping
~ 2 1 ⁄2 minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference
~ 3 minutes: recommended steep time for “Indian Assam.” Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!
milk and brown sugar will complement
Tea Tip: Taste by pouring only a quarter inch of tea into the cup.
At Teatime
Request this tea to be served as one of the three teas at your teatime reservation!
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