Assam Breakfast - Triune Teabags
A macro pile of Assam Breakfast black loose leaf tea on a table
Assam breakfast Loose leaf tea arranged in a circle
Assam Breakfast Black tea infusion in  a glass cup
Assam breakfast 1kg pack

No. 36

Assam Breakfast - Triune Teabags

Sale price£29.95

With its bold, dark leaves and invigorating, malty flavour, this Assam Breakfast blend is the perfect brew to perk up your morning.

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The origins of our Assam Breakfast Tea


Bold, brisk and malty, our loose-leaf Assam Breakfast tea is a robust blend of fine Indian tea with aromas of dark fruit and caramel. Everyone should have a caddy of this single origin black tea in their cupboard – with its bright and robust flavours. It's an essential morning wake-up call.

Harvested in the summer from select tea gardens in the famous Assam region, this blend of tea leaves is characterised by short, dark rolled leaves and a beautiful bright amber-coloured infusion. While our Assam Breakfast Tea really comes into its own on a cold winter's morning, it can equally be served throughout the day: mid-morning with a pastry or as an afternoon pick-you-up, perhaps. One of the most versatile black teas, Assam Breakfast Tea, can even be served as a palate cleanser for spicy dishes!

Our loose-leaf Assam blend exhibits all the rich, bold qualities that have made Assam such a popular morning brew. It also helps get your day off to the right start, containing plenty of polyphenols, antioxidants associated with disease-fighting properties and other health benefits such as reduced cholesterol and healthy heart function.

This tea incorporates the best of the two tea production methods: the time-honoured orthodox process, where leaves are withered, dried and rolled; and CTC (Crush Tear Curl), the way in which most Assam teas are made.

Our Assam Breakfast blend is made from 80% smaller orthodox leaves to ensure the highest quality, with 20% CTC leaves incorporated for an extra flavour punch. If you like a strong, full-bodied cup of black tea, this no-nonsense brew is for you.


What is Assam tea?


Assam tea is the backbone of many a breakfast blend. Characterised by dark leaves and a robust character, this popular morning brew takes its name from the steamy tropical lowland areas of Assam in north-eastern India. It was here, in the shadow of the Himalayas, that British colonists established the first tea plantations in the 1830s, leading to the global industry we know today.

Cut by the mighty Brahmaputra river and renowned for its forests, wetlands and floodplains, Assam has a climate dominated by heavy rainfall and high humidity. The variety of tea bush grown in the wildlife-rich Assam region differs from the Camellia sinensis plant the British knew from China. Officially classified as the assamica variety of Camellia sinensis, this tea bush has broader leaves, is more robust, and can grow to over nine metres high.

As the British discovered, assamica successfully produced the intense leaves suited to breakfast and masala teas served with milk. That success has seen Assam evolve into the world’s largest tea-producing region, comprising some 800 tea estates which sit at sea level on its fertile, loamy soil.

While some Assam teas are manufactured according to the orthodox method, production here is dominated by the CTC method of initiating oxidation. A mass-production technique introduced in the 1930s, CTC sees the leaves run through machines with cylindrical rollers that turn them into pellet forms, creating a strong, sometimes slightly bitter flavour. These are the leaves that find their way into most of the world’s big-brand tea bags and form the base of many of the most famous breakfast blends.


Other strong Indian black breakfast teas


There’s plenty more to explore from India’s largest tea region. For another rich, malty example, try our Golden Valley Assam. Alternatively, Assam Thowra, Manjushree and Meleng are delightful second-flush teas, while Mangalam is an outstanding example, offering an abundance of golden tips. Alternatively, sample our best selling English Breakfast tea.

Discover Assam’s rich history, geography and more Tea Makers blends made with this characterful leaf in our Tea Journal. If you’re keen to try a range of teas in the same vein, why not try our Classic Black Tea Discovery Collection, which contains sample pouches of five different teas.

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.

1 triune teabag

200ml

100°C

3 - 5mins