Two major tea growing regions in India are Assam and Darjeeling.   Assam conditions yield a bold, heavy, musty, earthy black tea that stands up to milk and sugar.  We blend this with the Sri Lankan English Breakfast and a strong Chinese black tea for our Irish Breakfast, but alone it is just one powerful cuppa.

Serving Suggestion:   Serve strong and hot, alone or with milk and sugar.

Brewing Instructions:  Use 1 heaping tsp. to 1 tbs. per 8 oz. water, to taste.  Steep 3-4 minutes to desired strength at 190 – 195F

Ingredients:  Black tea from India’s Assam region, sourced from a certified organic, Fair Trade supplier.

**DECAF ASSAM AVAILABLE by custom order, same price, 1 lb. minimum, we pay shipping on 1 lb. or more.  Order 16 oz. regular Assam and write ‘DECAF’ in PayPal Instructions to Seller, or email us at info@calteas.com for more information.

$8.00 $7.00/ 2oz bag

This is a great way to start the day:  Sri Lankan black tea makes a wonderful classic breakfast tea, producing a clear,  crisp, bright infusion, a great example of a perennial classic, English Breakfast.

Serving Suggestion:   Serving hot with milk and sugar, if desired.  Serve iced for a clear, straightforward, refreshing iced tea.

Brewing Instructions:  Use 1 heaping tsp. to 1 tbs. per 8 oz. water, to taste.  Steep 3.5 – 4 minutes at 190-195F

Ingredients:  Black tea from Sri Lanka.

Sourced from a certified organic, Fair Trade supplier.

$8.00 $7.00/ 2oz bag

From the Yunnan Province of China, this is a premium ‘ancient tree’ black tea with dark infusion, rich, smooth flavor, and the ability to stand up to milk and sugar, or even cream and sugar.  This is the perfect tea to make the transition from coffee to tea, for those desiring less caffeine in the mornings.  The infusion of this tea is as black as coffee.

Serving Suggestion:   Serve hot and black.

Brewing Instructions:  Use 1 heaping tsp. to 1 tbs. per 8 oz. water, to taste.  Steep 3.5 to 4 minutes at 190-195F

Ingredients:  Yunnan black tea from ancient trees, sourced from a certified organic, Fair Trade supplier.

$11.00 $10.00/ 2oz bag

Our own proprietary blend of three bold, black teas from three different countries, it is the perfect morning tea.  A well-known tea blogger has said it’s the best Irish Breakfast she has ever found.  This is all loose tea, not the usual CTC (cut-tear-curl) many blenders use for Irish Breakfast.  Using loose tea gives it less ‘harshness’ but all the strength the blend is known for.

Serving Suggestion:  Enjoy it strong and black or with milk and sugar.  Even cream and sugar.

Brewing Instructions:  Use 1 heaping tsp. to 1 tbs. per 8 oz. water, to taste.  Steep it for at least 4 minutes.  If you want longer, fine.  Enjoy!  190-195F

Ingredients:  Black tea blend.

All teas in blend sourced from certified organic, Fair Trade suppliers.

$10.00 $9.00/ 2oz bag