Teavelope® Assam

Ronnefeldt Assam (Irish Breakfast) Teavelope®

A characteristic Assam of summer plucking: strong, malty, spicy and highly aromatic.

The pack contains 25 servings of 1.5g each.

Teavelope® Assam
Origin: India
Leaf grade: Fannings
Harvest time: summer
Ingredients: black tea
Order number: 14040-W
Preparation recommendation
Brewing time: 3 - 4 min.
Water temperature: 100 ° C

What is Assam tea?

Assam tea is a variety of black tea made from the leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis var. assamica. It’s traditionally grown in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, one of the largest tea-producing regions in the world.

Because of its naturally high caffeine content, Assam tea is frequently marketed as a breakfast tea. Many Irish and English breakfast teas use Assam or a blend that includes it.

Assam tea is often described as having a malty flavor and a rich, savory aroma. These distinct features are typically attributed to the tea’s unique production process.

After fresh Assam tea leaves are harvested and withered, they undergo an oxidation process — also referred to as fermentation — that exposes them to oxygen in a controlled-temperature environment for a designated period of time.

This process stimulates chemical changes in the leaves, resulting in the unique flavors, color, and plant compounds that are characteristic of Assam tea.