Organic Assam Tea, Tonganagaon

General Information

Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis

Variety: Tonganagaon estate, a small tea garden located near the Namdapha National Park, one of the richest areas of biodiversity in all of India.

Certified Organic. Fair Trade.

Origin: India, Assam region

Production

The mastery of making black tea has been refined over the centuries and involves leaving the leaves to wither in the open, following with a “crush, tear, curl” procedure wherein the leaves are prepared for fermentation, carefully controlling for temperature and humidity. Finally, the leaves are heat dried to arrest the oxidation process, then sorted and graded according to size, and packaged.

Qualities

Black tea is generally stronger in flavor than the less oxidized teas. Tonganagaon Assam tea steeps a cup some describe as silky smooth with light notes of spice and malt, along with some toasty nuances. Black tea contains caffeine.

Common Use

For a delicious cup of Assam, use one teaspoon of tea for every eight ounces of hot water. Steep for two minutes. Add sweeteners, milk, or milk alternatives as desired, or enjoy black!