Bukhial Estate has a gentle and unique flavor. The leaves are grown in the picturesque hills of Assam, India, where the soil conditions and climate produce a mellow and malty tippy golden flower orange pekoe to be savored and contemplated.

All about Bukhial Estate, Loose Leaf Estate Tea

What it’s like, and how to make it

CaffeineMedium caffeine
TypeEstate
FlavourMalty
CharacterMild
What’s in ittippy golden flowery orange pekoe from Bukhial Estate

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 gentle Assam – mild enough to drink all day without food. Sip alongside eggs Benedict, quiche, or a light cheese plate. Steep into cream for a soft, nutty custard. The all-day companion that works at breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea without demanding rich food to balance it.

  • Bukhial Estate loose leaf tea, shown over a chalk-and-watercolour illustration
  • Illustration: Bukhial Estate with the Bukhial tea garden in Golaghat, Assam, in the 1950s
  • Illustration of Bukhial Estate in The Tea & Spice Shoppe pouch, with the Bukhial tea garden in Golaghat, Assam, in the 1950s
  • Bukhial Estate - The Tea & Spice Shoppe
  • Bukhial Estate - The Tea & Spice Shoppe

What’s in it

Every herb in the blend, and where to read about it on its own.

  • Tea · Contains caffeine

    Assam Black Tea

    Camellia sinensis var. assamica

    The maltiest black tea there is, and the reason your breakfast cup tastes the way it does. Assam grows on the floodplain of the Brahmaputra — lowland, at or near sea level, in monsoon rain of 250 to 300 mm a day and daytime heat...

    Malt, biscuit and dark amber; brisk and full-bodied, honey in the tippy grades

    Learn more Sold on its own

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What it goes with

The everyday estate tea. Gentle enough for everything from morning eggs to afternoon scones. Pair with our Nutmeg for baking, our Vanilla Bean for a cream tea, or our Cinnamon at low dose for a gentle spiced cup.

Reviews

What the time-travelers say

5.0 from 1 review of this one, and 206 of the shop’s 213 are five stars

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Bukhial Estate

It is very good. We haven't had it before . It tastes like real tea, with no added flavour. We really like it.

— Ted H. Verified

Bukhial Estate

It is very good. We haven't had it before . It tastes like real tea, with no added flavour. We really like it.

— Ted H. Verified

Bukhial Estate

It is very good. We haven't had it before . It tastes like real tea, with no added flavour. We really like it.

— Ted H. Verified

Bukhial Estate

It is very good. We haven't had it before . It tastes like real tea, with no added flavour. We really like it.

— Ted H. Verified

Bukhial Estate

It is very good. We haven't had it before . It tastes like real tea, with no added flavour. We really like it.

— Ted H. Verified

Bukhial Estate

It is very good. We haven't had it before . It tastes like real tea, with no added flavour. We really like it.

— Ted H. Verified

Great products and great service

I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great…

I had a slight mix up on my order, they were quick to reply and correct my order with no issues. Amazing service and great products.

— Nick C. Verified

Great tea

A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very…

A lovely, delicate tea. The peach is strong without being overwhelming or cloying, and the calendula is a nice addition. Very tasty!

— Zoe R. Verified

Maple Peach

The maple peach is delicious. What a beautiful combination. I will most definitely order it again, and a higher quantity of it.

— Gerda S. Verified

Always handy

I use dillweed often. This dill is fresh and has a nice aroma. I use it in marinades, salad dressings, and on fish. Good stuff.

— Jennifer D. Verified

Great stuff

This has helped my household a lot with circulation and alertness when we had it everyday. Will be ordering again soon. Thanks

— Dave G. Verified

Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product.…

Love this tea. Hands down my fav rooibos. This store is our one-stop-shop for tea and spice. Great service, top notch product. 10/10!!

— Erin Poeta P. Verified

Delicious

I love this black tea, it has a really nice smooth flavour and love how it’s Swiss water method decaf. Will be buying again!

— Jessica A. Verified

Great flavorful tea

Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite…

Toffee Ole is one of our favorite teas to share with friends in the evening, when we want something non-caffeinated but quite flavorful.

— Joel R. Verified

Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a…

Another full bodied ‘real tea’ . ie It is not a flavoured tea. However, we do very much enjoy the Cafe Latte tea which is a flavoured tea!!!

— Ted H. Verified

teas

love , love, love and they shipping is very fast. the headache tea works great, the throat coat tea works great as well

— Miranda A. Verified

4 stars

It worked beautifully; perhaps if I add a little more honey, it would make it better… It is a wellness tea, after all!

— Merrilee B. Verified

Bancha with a splash of lemon

A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an…

A wonderful Green Tea. Smooth in taste. Also suitable as a summer tea with a splash of lemon. A second infusion makes an enjoyable second cup!

— Monika F. Verified

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