Assam - 25 Tea Bags

The monsoon rains really do something special to these leaves—the liquor comes out deep, dark, and malty with almost no bitterness, even after a solid five-minute steep. Twenty-five bags is just enough to get me through the workweek without running out.

The tea gardens in that corner of India really come through in every cup; it’s dark, malty, and strong enough to handle milk perfectly. Mornings go smoother knowing I’ve got the 25 bags ready to go without fuss.

The monsoon climate really comes through in these — the brew is deep and malty, exactly the strong cup I need to kick off a rainy morning. One bag steeps dark and rich without turning bitter. I’ve already ordered another box.