Assam Mangalam – Bold, Malty CTC Assam Breakfast Tea

Our unique Assam Mangalam black tea comes from the Mangalam Estate in the northeastern Indian region of Assam — one of the largest and most celebrated black tea-producing regions in the world. This BOP (Broken Orange Pekoe) grade tea is unique in both appearance and flavor: the leaves are broken and then granulated into small pellets, producing a dark mahogany cup with a rich, malty and exquisitely smooth flavor.

Thanks to these tiny granules, Assam Mangalam infuses a delicious, strong cup very quickly. It tastes deliciously malty and is bold, rich and gently floral, with a bright cup and strong liquor. It's a must for lovers of black tea and Assam varieties in general!

Tasting Notes

Liquor: dark, bright mahogany
Aroma: rich, malty and slightly floral
Flavor: bold, malty and exquisitely smooth
Body: strong and full
Finish: rich and satisfying

Why You'll Love It

Assam Mangalam is an ideal bold breakfast tea that brews up strong and fast — perfect for busy mornings. Its robust, malty body makes it a fantastic base for milk tea and chai, and its smoothness keeps it enjoyable on its own.

From the Mangalam Estate in Assam, India
Granulated BOP leaves that brew quickly
Bold, malty and smooth
A perfect breakfast, milk tea and iced tea base

How to Enjoy

This is a fantastic breakfast tea, delicious with milk and a touch of sugar. It also makes a wonderful base for masala chai, bubble tea and strong milk tea, and brews into a rich, refreshing iced tea on warm days.

Bold, rich and wonderfully smooth, Assam Mangalam is everything you want in a strong morning cup.

Make it your kind of cup

ready, set, steep.

A great starting point. Adjust the strength to suit your taste.

011 TSP or 1 BAGScoop your leavesAdd tea to a roomy infuser or teapot.
0295°C200mlJust add waterPour water over the leaves at the suggested temperature.
032 - 3 minGive it a momentLet the tea steep, then remove the leaves.
04Your perfect cupSip and enjoyTaste it plain first, then make it your own.

A little steeping tipUse freshly boiled water and keep an eye on the clock: steeping past the suggested time brings out a drier, more astringent cup.

Preparation:

Use 1 TSP or 1 BAG per 200ml of water at 95°C and steep for 2-3 min.

Ingredients:

Black tea

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Indy Roberts

August 2026

Absolutely magnificent black tea that keeps me grabbing my mug for another sip. Brews into a beautiful, clear amber with a bold and balanced flavor that delivers a pleasant jolt of caffeine that makes a gal grateful for such delights. ????

Chloe Phillips

July 2025

This is malty, bold, and rich. It holds up so well to additions and doesn’t taste weak or bitter when following directions. I just have to remember it’s best brewed at a lower temperature than most black teas I use. But I find this blend to be satisfying and perfect for breakfast tea, especially.

Dave Butcher

November 2024

This Assam is my favourite breakfast tea and at a good price. Brews reliably too - I use 2 minutes in boiling water.

James Mccubbin

May 2023

This is the best Assam I’ve had in a long time. It tastes delicious and very strong. Be careful not to over steep as it can get bitter. I liked this one

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