Jorhat Assam brews a sturdy cup of tea, strong and brisk. The malt and tang of a classic Assam present along with a deep body and a subtle aroma of dried fruit. In the mood for something spicier? Try Assam with any of our Chai Masalas.
Brewing Instructions: Steep 1-2 teaspoons per cup at 205°F- 212°F for 3-5 minutes
2 teaspoons
Heat 8 ounces to 212°
Steep for 3-5 minutes.
Can be steeped 2x.
Originating from the lush, rainy terrains of Assam, India, this black tea is renowned for its strong, brisk flavor profile. It boasts a malty tang with a deep body, complemented by a subtle aroma of dried fruits. For those who fancy a spicier twist, pairing it with any of our Chai Masalas elevates the experience, adding a warm, aromatic complexity.
Assam tea, like our Jorhat Assam, has a storied past, deeply rooted in the rich soil of India's Brahmaputra Valley. It was the British who commercialized tea cultivation in the region during the 1830s, using seeds smuggled from China. However, it was soon discovered that Assam had its indigenous tea variety, which was later classified as Camellia sinensis var. assamica. This variety is distinctively robust and malty, characteristics that define Jorhat Assam. Over the years, Assam tea has become a staple in many cultures, not just in India but around the world, adapting to various local tastes and preferences.
In different cultures, Assam tea is enjoyed in various forms. In Britain, it's often brewed strong and served with milk as a breakfast tea. In India, it's the backbone of the spiced concoction known as masala chai, mixed with spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger. This cultural versatility speaks to the tea's robust adaptability and widespread appeal.
We love Jorhat Assam for its bold, invigorating flavor that stands up beautifully both on its own and as a base for spiced chai. It's a tea that wakes you up in the morning and comforts you during a rainy afternoon. Its rich, malty essence, combined with the tangy depth, makes it a versatile choice for any tea lover looking to explore traditional Indian teas with a robust character.
Did you know that Assam is the world's largest tea-growing region? The unique climatic conditions of this area, with its high humidity, tropical temperatures, and nourishing rainfall, are what give Jorhat Assam its characteristic bold and brisk flavor.
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 23 reviews.
Really good black tea for making Chai. Haven't had it straight up yet, but like Assams and this one is really nice.
Store owner replied: It is a great tea to use with chai, but it's also just as good on its own, whether you add anything to it, or not.
Perfect amber color with malty, but light and refreshing body.
Malty and flavorful
Store owner replied: It really is such a flavorful black tea, great hot or iced, delicious paired with chai or just on its own.
It's the best tea for chai. Great for iced tea in the summer.
Store owner replied: It truly is the best black tea to pair with chai! We also love how good it is on its own, whether hot or iced.
My daily black tea
Store owner replied: It is such a delicious tea, both hot or cold. Great on its own, good added to chai spices, delicious plain or with milk, sugar, honey or lemon. Just such a great all-purpose black tea!
Nice and malty
Store owner replied: We love a good malty black tea! And this one is good on it's own, either hot or iced, and a definite must mixed with our chai spices.
Very malty
Store owner replied: There's definitely something to be said for a good malty black tea. We love it on its own or mixed with chai spices.
This assam tea wasvsuggested as a black tea to build my chai with. I like it and as the basebfor My chai I am vety hsppy wirh it. Inhave served it to small reunions of family withbgreat success.
Store owner replied: Yesss, love to hear this! Jorhat Assam is such a solid chai base—rich, smooth, and totally cozy. Sounds like your family reunions got a serious tea upgrade! Can I get an invite to the next one? ☕✨
great quality tea!
Store owner replied: Jorhat Assam really is top-notch—glad you’re enjoying the rich, malty goodness! 🍵✨
This has become a staple in my house! We love the depth of flavor and versatility of this tea. This is great for a good pick me up or just a good ol’ comfort cuppa.
Store owner replied: Thank you so much! Jorhat Assam is such a classic, and we’re delighted it’s found a place in your home. Whether it’s for an energizing start or a moment of comfort, it’s always a perfect choice. Enjoy every sip! 🍵✨
I just love the incredible depth and malty richness of this tea. It pairs perfectly with milk and is a robust way to start the morning. Also great in the afternoon with shortbread.
Store owner replied: Jorhat Assam truly shines with its malty richness and depth—thank you for sharing how perfectly it pairs with milk or shortbread. It sounds like the ultimate tea moment, morning or afternoon! 🍵✨
Really fragrant and rich, complex tea. Perfect with milk.
Store owner replied: So glad you’re loving those rich, cozy flavors! A splash of milk takes it to dreamy new heights! ☕️✨
It pairs perfectly with classic and roast chai
Store owner replied: Love that you’re pairing Jorhat Assam with chai! 🍂 It’s such a great match for those rich, roasted flavors. Enjoy the perfect balance! ☕✨
Delicious tea, strong and flavorful
Store owner replied: Thank you for your review! It's wonderful to know you're enjoying its robust taste. Cheers to many more enjoyable cups!
Really loved it! Actually the tea I ordered was a gift to my son and daughter in law in Colorado and they loved it especially on cold snow days.
The best! World Spice offers truly the freshest and best quality spices and teas I have ever bought. I have been using them for over eight years now and wouldn't use anyone else.
Great Tea Consistent quality and taste. It's the perfect tea for me so much that I buy it by the pound. Great as a stand-alone sipper with lemon, iced with mint, in a punch, or the "secret" in my chai.
Excellent! Been buying it from you for years to make my chai and iced tea.
Excellent! Love the flavor and quality.
I love it Very rounded, great to complete the perfect Masala Chia
Love them! Nicely packaged this time as well!
Great! The tea flavor is strong but not overpowering. Pairs really well with lemon, peaches, or honey.
Fantastic! The spices came FAST. I used to live in Seattle and just walk to Pike Place Market and get my spices. I moved to Miami and had been buying spices just at the grocery store but I missed the *pungent* spices from here. I ordered peppercorns and mole spice and South Indian Garam Masala. ITNDID NOT DISAPPOINT! You could smell the spices as soon as you opened the bag. I also got Fiesta Fajita Seasoning as a free gift and that one’s has already been used up! The smell of spices is an indication of their freshness because what you’re smelling are the volatile oils. The pungent smell of these places let me know that not only are they fresh, but they are fresh ground. The smell also tells you that the taste is going to be strong. That is what I wanted. I didn’t want to have to guess as to whether the spices I was getting at the grocery store were going to be fresh. With the spices, I don’t have to. I’m very happy to be using the spices again and I will continue to order.
Since 1995 we've sourced and blended the finest flavors we can find. Nearly all of our spices are available whole or ground, and we grind in small batches shortly before shipping.
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Jorhat Assam brews a sturdy cup of tea, strong and brisk. The malt and tang of a classic Assam present along with a deep body and a subtle aroma of dried fruit. In the mood for something spicier? Try Assam with any of our Chai Masalas.
Brewing Instructions: Steep 1-2 teaspoons per cup at 205°F- 212°F for 3-5 minutes
