Organic Assam TGFOP Whole Leaf Tea

Assam is a state in northeastern India, and most of the tea that is produced there is near or at sea level. Known for production of tea and silk, most of its agriculture depends on the heavy monsoon rains and high humidity that create almost a greenhouse-like effect on the region. Production and cultivation of tea in Assam has been happening since the mid-1800s. ACK Roasters Assam teas are sourced from several different Fair Trade and organic estates.  Assam tea is specifically from the plant Camellia sinensis var. assamica (Masters). Assam’s people tried to plant the Chinese varieties in Assam soil but but were unsuccessful.

Black Tea, which is “fully oxidized” during manufacture has dark brown/black leaves. Notable types of Indian black tea include: Darjeeling, Assam, and Nilgiri. The TGFOP designation of our tea stand for “Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe”, one of the highest classifications of whole leaf teas.