Assam Black tea is a black tea named after the region of its production: Assam, India; one of the only two areas in the world with native tea plants. Assam Black tea is one of the most recognized teas in the world, and is characterized by its rich body, briskness, malty flavor and strong, bright color.

Like all black teas, Assam Black tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, but this type is a specific variety known as assamica. Unlike most highland tea varieties, Assam Black tea is grown at or near sea level. Assam Black tea is typically harvested twice, in a “first flush” and a “second flush,” which produces leaves with a golden tip and a sweeter, full-bodied flavor.