Assamese tea is of the variety Camellia sinensis var. assamica which is completely different from the Darjeeling variety of Camellia sinensis var. sinensis.
The Darjeeling variety of tea was brought to India from China, while the Assamese variety was discovered by a Scottish explorer in 1823 in the Upper Hills region of Assam.
So, without a shadow of a doubt, we can say that Assamese tea is authentic Indian tea, even though it is Darjeeling tea that India is famous for!
In today’s blog, we look at what makes premium Assam CTC tea so famous.
At the outset, let’s inform you that Assamese tea has a very high caffeine content. It has approximately 80 mg of caffeine per 8-ounce cup of tea. It means that this tea is quite capable of giving you the “fix” you desire.
Also, Assamese CTC tea is a breakfast tea, it is consumed with milk and sugar.
As for the taste, it is very different from the lighter Darjeeling. Assamese tea is often described in the following ways:
If you want a better understanding of the taste of premium Assam CTC tea, place an order on our website for the same.
The two main kinds of Assamese tea are the CTC variety and the Orthodox variety. The CTC variety is machine rolled while the Orthodox tea is hand rolled to preserve the flavour and aroma.
Assam tea is famous for its health benefits, robust taste, and high mineral, and antioxidant content. It is proven to reduce unwanted fats from our body and hence, should be consumed by those who are keen to lose weight.
To end this blog, we encourage you to buy authentic premium Assam CTC tea from Subodh Brothers. With a legacy of 100 years, you can be sure that you are getting only the very best!
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