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No. 36

Assam Breakfast - Loose Leaf Tea

Sale price£4.50
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
133 Reviews

Experience classic Assam Breakfast tea with bright amber colour, malty richness and bold morning strength, offering comfort, quality and authenticity.

Format
size:50g Pack
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Delivery Info

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UK Delivery

Method Cost Final Order Date Transit Time
Royal Mail Standard

£3.50, Free - over £40

2pm, 21st December 2-3 Working Days, Tracked
DPD Tracked £6.50, Free - over £100 2pm, 22nd December 1-3 Working Days, Tracked
DPD Next-Working-Day £9.95  2pm, 23rd December Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked

European Delivery

 Method Cost Final Order Date Transit Time
Royal Mail Standard From £5.50 7th December 3-7 Working Days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Orders less than £50 only)
UPS Tracked From £15.95 14th December 3-5 Working Days, up to 8*, Tracked

*Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.

Rest of the World

 Method Cost Final Order Date Transit Time
Royal Mail Standard From £4.00 4th December 8-15 Working Days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Orders less than £50 only)
UPS Tracked From 18.95 14th December 3-10 Working Days, Tracked

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Standard Delivery Schedule

UK Delivery 

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Method

Cost

Carrier

Transit time

Standard

£3.50, Free - over £40

Royal Mail

2-5 days, Tracked

DPD Tracked

£6.50 Free - over £100

DPD

1-3 days, Tracked

Next-Working-Day

£9.95

DPD

Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked

Saturday

£15.00

DPD

Orders placed before 2pm, Saturday delivery, Tracked

Orders are processed and dispatched Monday-Friday. 

*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays. 

*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays. 

European deliveries

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*Please note the following updates to all EU orders:

  • Order Cap: The £50 maximum order has now been removed, allowing you to place larger orders without restrictions.
  • Line Item Fee: For orders under €150, a fee of €3 is applied per line item.
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Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to improve our international shipping options! (Updated as of 13/10/2026)

Please note that a tracking number is not provided for EU Standard deliveries. 

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Method

Cost

Carrier

Transit time

Standard

From £5.50

Royal Mail

3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)

Economy

From £5.50

Royal Mail

3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)

Tracked

From £15.95

UPS

3-5 days, up to 8*, Tracked

*Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.

*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays. 

Rest of the World

Method

Cost

Carrier

Transit time

Standard

From £4.00

Royal Mail

8-15 days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)

USA tracked

From £15.00

UPS

2-3 days, up to 7*, Tracked

ROW Tracked

From £18.95

UPS

1-5 days, up to 5*, Tracked

*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.

*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays.  

All International Buyers (Not Including EU)

Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before buying.

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Assam Tea, A Bold Morning Essential

Discover the depth and comfort of a traditional morning cup through this bold and carefully crafted loose-leaf expression. Sourced from select Assam gardens during the prized Second Flush, this tea brings together the aromatic clarity of orthodox leaves with the satisfying strength of CTC leaf. The result is a bright amber infusion with full body, brisk structure and the unmistakable malty richness that defines authentic Assam tea. This is breakfast tea with power, presence and refined character.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Bright, deep amber liquor
Aroma: Notes of dark fruit, dates and warm caramel
Flavour: Full bodied, malty and rich with caramel and raisin character
Finish: Smooth, structured and lingering with warm sweetness
With Milk: Creamy and comforting and ideal with milk and sugar.
Black: More aromatic, brisk and expressive

Ingredients

100% Pure Indian Black Tea

How to Brew

You can discover our in depth black tea brewing guide to learn how to brew the perfect cup of tea. Use these quick steps to brew the perfect cup: 

  • 1–2 teaspoons (2-3g) per cup

  • 200ml of fresh filtered boiled water (100°C)

  • Steep 3–5 minutes

  • Enjoy black or with milk 

For a teapot, use 1-2 teaspoons per person, 600ml to 1, depending on teapot size, plus one extra teaspoon for the pot. (2 to 3g per person, with an additional 2g for the pot to ensure balance.) 

For a stronger cup, use a little more tea and brew for a minute longer. For a lighter cup, simply reduce the leaf and shorten the steeping time. Feel free to experiment to find the balance that makes your perfect cup. 

Why Choose This Black Tea

  • Authentic Assam black tea provenance
  • Strong, malty profile ideal for breakfast tea drinkers
  • Superior loose-leaf quality
  • Small batch blended for flavour consistency
  • Suits mornings, focus, energy and daily comfort

Production & Leaf Grades

This tea showcases two traditional processing methods, Orthodox leaf for fragrance, clarity and aromatic depth, CTC for brisk strength and a classic Assam Breakfast punch. The result is a balanced loose leaf black tea with both nuance and power.

Wellbeing & Potential Benefits

As a classic black tea, it naturally contains polyphenol antioxidants and a balanced caffeine lift. Many enjoy black tea as a gentler alternative to coffee, supporting alertness and comfort as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Assam Tea Origin & Craftsmanship

Assam, in north-eastern India, is the home of Assam tea, produced from the broad leaf assamica variety of the Camellia sinensis plant. The region’s heavy rainfall, warm temperatures and fertile floodplains help develop the deep, malty profile that distinguishes Assam black tea from lighter, high grown styles.

Every lot chosen for this tea is selected for aroma, structure and consistency, then blended in small batches for dependable flavour and freshness.

Read our breakfast tea guide for further information, history and origins of black tea.

Region

Assam Region, India

Assam, located in northeastern India, shares its northern boundary with the Himalayas and Bhutan, and borders Bangladesh to the south. Connected to West Bengal through the narrow Siliguri Corridor, Assam is a region marked by rich geography and abundant natural resources. The Brahmaputra River, originating in Tibet, flows across northern Assam, bringing vital runoff from the high peaks and feeding the valleys. Assam's humid subtropical climate is split between wet and dry seasons, with the wet season extending from April to October, resulting in the highest rainfall in India and often causing severe flooding.

Temperatures range from 11°C to 31°C throughout the year, with little wind. This heavy rainfall creates lush, fertile wetlands, which support a diverse ecosystem. The hillier districts, with elevations up to 600m, experience a temperate climate, providing a distinct environment for tea cultivation. The region’s forests consist of tropical evergreens, deciduous trees, bamboo, and ferns, with many wildlife sanctuaries protecting species such as tigers, leopards, and rhinos. Assam’s teas are known for their rich, malty notes, distinct from Darjeeling’s muscatel flavours.

3g - 4g

200ml

100°C

3 - 5mins

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 133 reviews
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Customers Talked About
133 reviews
  • MA
    MS A. R.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    18 hours ago
    Good flavour

    Good, clean flavour but leaves cut too fine so 'stews' too quickly.

  • JO
    janet o.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 weeks ago
    Very nice

    Best tea I have tasted !

  • WC
    William C.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Assam Breakfast Tea, Loose Leaf.

    Delicious B'fast tea. Soft but flavourful. Enjoying it. Thank you. William.

  • IM
    Ian M.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Mr mclachlan

    Good full bodied tea…Also the Margaret Hope Darjeeling ….

  • AC
    Allan C.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Fab Tea

    If you like a strong malty cup of tea you will love this., cannot find a better breakfast tea.