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Crush, Tear, Curl. Broken Orange Pekoe from Assam, India. For those looking for a strong and dark taste. Fantastic with milk or lemon.
All about Assam Estate CTC BOP, Loose Leaf Estate Tea
What it’s like, and how to make it
CaffeineMedium caffeine
TypeEstate
FlavourMalty
CharacterBold
What’s in itbroken orange pekoe tea
Perfect for
Waking up
How to brew it
212°F / 100°C
Steep 3–5 minutes
Use 1 tsp per 8oz
Single-origin leaf shows its character best without milk; try it plain first
Beyond the cup
The chai engine. Brew double-strength (2 tsp in 6 oz, 3 minutes) for masala chai – the tiny granules extract fast and punch through milk and spices. Steep into cream for a malty, biscuity ice cream base. Use as a poaching liquid for pears with cinnamon and brown sugar.
What’s in it
Every herb in the blend, and where to read about it on its own.
The leaf of one evergreen shrub, fully oxidised. Black, green, white and oolong tea are all Camellia sinensis; what separates them is what is done to the leaf in the hours after it is picked. Black tea is withered, rolled to break the cells open,...
Malt, honey, dark amber; brisk and full, with tannin enough to take milk
The breakfast workhorse. Built for milk, spices, and hearty food. Pair with our Garam Masala and Ginger for homemade chai, or our Montreal Steak Spice for a roast dinner companion.