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Tea pot and two cups of freshly brewed Assam tea with a deep copper colour

How to Brew Assam Tea Properly (And Simply)

Brewing tea should feel enjoyable, not intimidating. Yet many people hesitate when they hear words like temperature, steeping time or leaf grade, worrying that they’ll get it wrong. The truth...

How to Brew Assam Tea Properly (And Simply)

Brewing tea should feel enjoyable, not intimidating. Yet many people hesitate when they hear words like temperature, steeping time or leaf grade, worrying that they’ll get it wrong. The truth...

White tea pot pouring Dehing Assam Black Tea into white tea cup with matching saucer

Is Assam Tea Stronger Than Other Black Teas?

Assam tea has a reputation. For many tea drinkers, it’s known as the bold one; darker in colour, richer in body, and more robust than other black teas. But what...

Is Assam Tea Stronger Than Other Black Teas?

Assam tea has a reputation. For many tea drinkers, it’s known as the bold one; darker in colour, richer in body, and more robust than other black teas. But what...

Freshly harvested tea leaves undergoing processing and the difference between orthodox and CTC tea

Orthodox vs CTC Tea: What’s the Difference and ...

If you’ve ever browsed loose leaf tea or looked closely at a packet of black tea, you may have come across two terms that seem technical but are rarely explained...

Orthodox vs CTC Tea: What’s the Difference and ...

If you’ve ever browsed loose leaf tea or looked closely at a packet of black tea, you may have come across two terms that seem technical but are rarely explained...

Freshly harvested second flush tea leaves in a basket - Dehing Tea

Second Flush Assam Tea Explained: Why It's the ...

Assam tea is harvested several times a year, but not all harvests are equal. Among tea growers, buyers and connoisseurs alike, one period stands above the rest: the second flush. Typically harvested between late...

Second Flush Assam Tea Explained: Why It's the ...

Assam tea is harvested several times a year, but not all harvests are equal. Among tea growers, buyers and connoisseurs alike, one period stands above the rest: the second flush. Typically harvested between late...

Dehing Assam Tea in Production | fresh green tea leaves are ready to move up towards the receiving trough ready for production in Dehing Tea's on-site factory

What Makes Assam Tea Unique? A Guide to Its Fla...

Assam tea is instantly recognisable. Bold, malty, and rich in aroma, it has long been a favourite in households around the world. But what makes Assam tea truly unique goes...

What Makes Assam Tea Unique? A Guide to Its Fla...

Assam tea is instantly recognisable. Bold, malty, and rich in aroma, it has long been a favourite in households around the world. But what makes Assam tea truly unique goes...

A caddy tin of Dehing Tea green tea

What Is the Difference Between Green Tea and Bl...

Understanding two teas that share the same leaf, but not the same journey Tea is one of the world’s oldest and most widely enjoyed beverages, yet few people realise that...

What Is the Difference Between Green Tea and Bl...

Understanding two teas that share the same leaf, but not the same journey Tea is one of the world’s oldest and most widely enjoyed beverages, yet few people realise that...