Assam tea and cheese make an unexpectedly natural partnership. The tea’s brisk body, malty sweetness and gentle astringency can refresh the palate in much the…
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How to pair Assam tea with cheese for a unique tasting
Why Thowra Estate’s Leaves Are Hand-Rolled for Better Flavor
A cup of Assam tea can be bold, malty and beautifully aromatic, but the quality of the final brew begins long before hot water reaches the teapot. At Thowra…
How to make a strong Assam tea base for bubble tea
A good bubble tea starts with a tea concentrate that can stand up to milk, ice, sugar and chewy tapioca pearls. Assam is especially well suited to the job: its…
How Sorting Tables Protect the Quality of Assam Tea
A memorable cup of Assam tea begins long before boiling water reaches a teapot. At the tea factory, freshly processed leaves pass through a series of…
How to ship loose Assam tea safely across India
Loose Assam tea has a character that deserves careful handling. Its brisk maltiness, strong aroma and fresh finish can be preserved during delivery when the…
Why Assam teas can taste of dried fruit and spice
Assam tea is often associated with strength, malt and a brisk finish, yet a well-made cup can reveal far more. Depending on the leaf, season and production…
Assam tea-infused whipped cream for elegant desserts
Assam tea-infused whipped cream brings the malty depth of Indian black tea to desserts that might otherwise taste overly sweet. The cream carries Assam’s…
The Best Time to Order Assam Tea for Peak Freshness
Fresh Assam tea is at its best when the gap between packing and brewing is short. For shoppers in Australia, timing the purchase well means looking beyond a…
Reading Assam CTC Quality Through Granule Shape
Assam CTC is valued for its brisk character, deep colour and reliable strength in milk tea. The initials refer to the crush-tear-curl process, which cuts and…
Why Thowra Estate Grows Tea Without Monocropping
A tea estate can produce rich, dependable harvests without covering every available metre in a single crop. At Thowra Estate in Assam, tea grows within a…