Assam Tea

What is Assam Loose Leaf tea?

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This tea in general has quite a distinct flavour. It’s often described as having a malty taste with a bold and invigorating flavour. It’s a black tea that consists of small leaves, which should be brewed with boiling water.

We also look at where it comes from and who brought it to Europe.

Assam tea vs English breakfast

Many people look to compare the difference between these two tea products so here is the difference.

The difference between Assam and English breakfast loose leaf is that Assam is simply one of three ingredients in the English breakfast tea leaves.

Assam is added Ceylon and Darjeeling to create the English breakfast flavour.

How much caffeine is in Assam tea

The caffeine levels in Assam are generally slightly higher than in other tea products. There’s no simple answer to this question because a black tea can contain anywhere between 23mg and 110mg per cup. If you steep or boil your drink for longer, then you can end up with more caffeine than when boiled for a shorter period of time.

Another variable which can impact the amount of caffeine is the temperature of the water. In general black teas are steeped or boiled at a higher temperature than green teas which also produces more caffeine.

Where does Assam tea come from?

Assam is a region in India, which is where it is grown. It has a tropical climate with high humidity levels, which is the main ingredient to creating a unique malty taste.

The drink was first brought over to the west by a Scottish adventurer Robert Bruce. You can read more about the history of Assam tea on Wikipedia