CTC Assam

Name: CTC Assam
Brand: Harney & Sons Fine Teas
SKU: 41635
Price: 19.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.871359223 (426 reviews)

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$ 19.00

Packaging Type:Loose

Unit:1 lb. Bag

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Description

Enjoy tea as they drink it in India. Our CTC Assam has a striking amber color, rich flavor, and a full body. It is a key ingredient in several of our blends, including the East Frisian and Chai. It takes milk and sugar, and can also be enjoyed solo. An espresso-style tea!

Ingredients: Black tea.

Mike's Rating

3 Briskness

5 Body

3 Aroma

Details: CTC means the tea has been processed in a "Cut, Tear, and Curl" machine. Tea leaves are shoved in the top, totally destroyed, and then reformed into pellets. These pellets turn brown (oxidize) very quickly. This makes for a super-brisk tea. In Assam, most tea is made like this because it easy to make and there is much demand for this style.

Dry Leaves: Dark leaves, cut into small uniform pieces (cut, tear, curl).

Liquor: Dark brown.

Aroma: Assertive, sweet-charred aromas like roasted sweet onions.

Flavors: Most people drink this tea for its strength – the flavors are secondary, especially if milk and sugar are added. There are subtle roasted malt notes.

Caffeine Level: Caffeinated

Body: Full-bodied, about as full-bodied a tea that we sell. It is intensely brisk or astringent. Most people like to add milk.

Brewing Time: 4 minutes

Brewing Temp: 212º