Assam Tea from Grey's Teas

Assam Tea from Grey's Teas Established in 2000 to supply high grade loose leaf teas, we offer an unrivalled selection of assam Wild tea plants were discovered in Assam in 1823.

They were the earliest teas to be cultivated in India, pioneered by major Robert Bruce. The first crop arrived in London in 1838. They are produced with the native Camellia assamica rather than the Chinese Camellia sinensis which does not grow well in the region. Camellia assamica has larger leaves and produces a more robust, fuller flavour than the Chinese variant. The tea is grown in the Brahmap

utra valley, 120 miles due east of Darjeeling, near the Chinese and Burmese borders. It is an area of very high rainfall (79 to 118 inches per year), heat (average temperatures of around 85 degrees Fahrenheit) and humidity. First flush Assam tea is picked from March but are not attractive to a Western markets, being light and rather astringent. Second flush pickings begin in June and can be drunk without milk. Mid season Assam Tea is characterised as full bodied, rich and malty.

29/10/2022

This week's top tea review: "I think this is the best Assam I've tried. The liquorice and cocoa flavours mentioned in the description are accurate as is the strong malty taste. I've enjoyed this tea very much and will purchase again." J. Taylor
In respect to Assam Anandabagh Second Flush https://bit.ly/3TZ07LP

21/07/2022

Today's top Assam style tea: Arunachal orthodox organic. From the ‘land of dawn-lit mountains’ this tea is grown in rich soils and a bio-diverse environment. It has rich woody/fruity aromas and it is smooth, complex with raisin and chocolate notes. Very satisfying. https://bit.ly/3oFstuD

13/06/2022

Today's top Assam: Jamguri organic TGFOP1. WINNER Great British Food Awards 2020. The judge said "Very drinkable and worked with or without milk. I found it versatile, but perfect for breakfast. The flavour was as pleasant on the first sip as it was on the last – not too bold or overpowering." Enjoy it now! https://bit.ly/3Nrx7Ja

13/06/2022

Today's top green tea: Assam Sewper Organic. A traditionally made, large leaf grade. It is light, floral and unmistakably green with a slightly grassy character akin to Japanese teas but a more full-bodied, malty Assam character as it uses the indigenous, larger leafed tea plant. "Superb". https://bit.ly/3POTSZE

12/11/2021

Today's top Assam: Sree Sibbari First Flush. Grown on the upper Assam plateau this highly acclaimed garden produces a rare Assam First Flush which is tippy, long-leafed, neat with a brown-black leaf. The characteristic Assam maltiness is apparent but it has an attractive lightness with a liquorice note. "Thanks Grey’s, top pick." https://bit.ly/3bTZsHe

29/07/2021

Geographical Indication (GI) is recognised by various bodies and applies to products and their processes of production uniquely associated with a designated area such as Champagne, Roquefort, Cornish Pasties and Melton Mowbray Pork Pies. Geographic Indication for tea is established and becoming more widespread. See our new blog post: https://bit.ly/3xdmLnQ

03/06/2021

New Assam tea: Assam Harmutty First Flush 2021. A delicious, freshly picked tea from this celebrated garden. https://bit.ly/3uVGOWR

10/05/2021

Today's top Assam: Bukhial Second Flush. This is a high-grade TGFOP1 tea, having a golden tip and a distinctly rich malty taste – as you would expect from a really good Assam. The Bukhial garden is located in the Brahmaputra valley in an area of high humidity but slightly lower rainfall which is perfect for producing the best Assam teas. https://bit.ly/33l6sbP

03/02/2021

Today's top Assam: Assam Duflating Second Flush STGFOP1 2019. From a garden well-known for its slow-growing cultivars which yield a tea with an abundance of young golden leaves. It has a rich, fruity maltiness and gentle spiciness with a slight sweetness. These are qualities for which Duflating is highly regarded. Perfect at breakfast and as a mid-morning indulgence. https://bit.ly/3r9jALe

08/01/2021

Tea Chests. Popular since the 18th Century in wealthy homes to keep valuable tea away from the light-fingered! This lockable rosewood chest contains caddies for black and green tea. Read our latest blog article about the origins of these lovely objects. http://bit.ly/3orcFw5

23/12/2020

Today's top Assam tea: Assam Bukhial Second Flush. This is a high-grade TGFOP1 tea, having a golden tip and a distinctly rich malty taste – as you would expect from a really good Assam. The Bukhial garden is located in the Brahmaputra valley in an area of high humidity but slightly lower rainfall which is perfect for producing the best Assam teas. Perfect also for Christmas morning! https://bit.ly/38lccEA

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