Assam is named after the region of its production: (Assam, India). Historically, Assam tea revolutionized tea drinking habits since the 19th century since the tea, produced from a different variety of the tea plant, yielded a different kind of tea. There are some absolutely stunning teas produced in this tea wonderland. Pure Assam tea as with Darjeeling has a first and second flush. The first flush has a rich and fresh aroma; the second flush produces the famous “tippy teas”. It is this feature of the teas of the second flush which makes them more popular. The golden tip present in Assam tea, tends to lessen the astringent characteristic of the tea and make it sweet and smooth. Therefore Assam tea can be malty, sweet and smooth, which are qualities enjoyed by all tea drinkers is the second commercial tea production region after China. Assam and China are the only two regions in the world with native tea plants. The Assam valley in India is dominated by the Brahmaputra River – a large slowly meandering river which over millennia of spring and fall flooding has deposited a rich loam over the valley. The soil is deep and sandy and the region suffers a very hot and steamy monsoon season, but equally important a relatively dry and cool winter. Perfect conditions for the

Though Assam generally denotes the distinctive black teas the region produces relatively smaller quantities of green teas with their own distinctive characteristics. Assam teas, or blends containing Assam, are often sold as “breakfast” teas. English breakfast tea, Irish Breakfast tea and Scottish Breakfast Tea are common trade names. For those who favour a strong cup of tea, Assam is the answer. Premier’s Tea Limited selects tastes and blends from some of the finest Assam Tea gardens.