VAHDAM Assam Black Tea Leaves (12oz|170+ Cups) Quality Black Tea Loose Leaf | Malty & Rich |Caffeinated, Non GMO |Pure Unblended Single Origin Black Loose Leaf Tea |Vacuum Sealed |Enjoy with/without milk

Let's start with the packaging: This tea comes vacuum sealed in a nice package that "pops" when you cut the seal. It has a very long neck so that, after you cut it open, you have a nice long top to pour it into the container it's going to stay in. Vahdam has included a thick, dark plastic, zip top bag for you. The bag is folded up inside the cardboard box and unlabeled. But never fear: There is a VERY LARGE full color label that looks just like picture on the box. I peeled this label and applied it to the zip top bag, then poured the pound of tea into it. It seals solidly and is light proof. This is a great addition so the tea will stay fresh for a long time. The taste and smell: Initially I was a little put off by the "flowery" smell of this tea. I have only had a few other Assam teas, so I'm not sure what a very high quality Assam should smell like. This has kind of a sharp note, as opposed to the warm notes I get from Ceylon tea. I initially used about the recommended amount of tea: Approximately 4 grams for 12 to 14 oz of water. The recommendation is 2 grams for 7 oz of water. I use a bigger cup! That cup of tea was flowery at first and then a little bit malty as it cooled. It was fine, but not really what I wanted. For my next cup the following day I used more like 5.5 grams for 12 to 14 oz of water. This cup was very different. Very little flower taste. The malt became much more prominent and increased as the tea cooled. The flower and (very mild) astringency showed up in the after taste. This was a much more satisfying cup of tea for me. I like malt and this muted malt was nice and seemed to keep changing as I drunk it. The last few sips seemed to have a (very mild) chocolate flavor. For me, using a good bit more than the recommended amount of tea is the way to drink it. I like this tea and will be drinking more. So a very nice tasting Assam with the best, most useful, packaging I have ever seen. Recommended!

North Welsh, and a lifelong practitioner, connoisseur, and devotee of tea, having lived extensively in Asia, Africa, and Europe, and having visited India at length many times, Assam tea remains my favourite tea. The search for good tea is constant. By good, I mean balanced, strength, and all the aspects of tea which render its synaesthetic character perceivable and enjoyable – hue, fragrance, taste, even feel within the mouth. It is not a matter of cost, but of integrity. In Vahdam Assam tea, has my quest for worthy Assam found realisation? Now, at every step of the way from the admiration of the packaging, to the seal of that packaging…to my first sight, smell, and feel of the dry tea leaves…to the brewing – the expectation, the wonder, the fulfilment…to the sipping, with and without heated whole raw milk… Now, tried again and again, and a third time…a new ritual created… Yes, unequivocally, I believe that Vahdam Assam tea is the best Assam I have had outside of India, and as good as any consumed there. As integrity is wholeness, after the tea has been savoured, the tea leaves themselves, having rendered their sublime gift of tea, reveal the conservation of that wholeness, that fullness. Brilliant, as no other Assam I have ever brewed. Finally, Vahdam's awareness of ethical, humanitarian, and environmental concerns has not gone unnoticed, un-noted. In the world today, one must make the choice, the commitment to contribute to the greater good, or remain amongst those too complacent, too indifferent to care. Vahdam cares. Just as their tea is bliss, their commitment is glaring. Vahdam has my unreserved acclamation!

Excellent tea!!! Well packaged to preserve freshness! I noticed that the package is smaller now - a sign of the times unfortunately - like the “gallon” of ice cream! Prompt delivery also excellent!

This is a good Assam. The leaves are large and fragrant, the flavor is vibrant with a note of tang and smoke (ideal as your morning tea). The price is quite affordable too. I didn't give this blend 5 stars for one reason: while the flavor is certainly bright and has quite a body, I wish it were a bit more malty and smooth. But things like this also depend on the year in which the leaves were harvested, so quite good overall.

A robust, aromatic black tea that doesn't scream for milk and sugar. Withstands multiple steeps without getting bland. I appreciate the vacuum sealed bag being sent with another resealable bag. Very reasonably priced for the quality and amount.

Delicious, robust and smooth.

First thing I noticed was the 'harvested on' date on the bottom of the high quality and attractive package while searching for the steeping instructions (which was not included 🤔) The tea itself is a dark whole leaf with a woodsy aroma. I steeped a pot for 3 minutes. The tea was a rich, dark red color with a wonderful flavor though a bit bitter, which disappeared completely with cream and a tiny bit of honey. For my next pot I reduced the amount of tea and steeped for 2.5 minutes and was rewarded with a smooth, not bitter, cup of tea which still tasted wonderful with cream. My prior tea was Chinese from an online provider and though a beautiful tea it was often unavailable (out of stock) and I was just not satisfied with the significantly more expensive alternatives (lighter oolong). Next comment is regarding the wonderful letter from the company's founder that showed up in my inbox. This was the 'icing on the cake' and earned my respect for this tea and this tea company. So I'm a new and faithful Vahdam customer! Now just print your steeping instructions on your package and you will be absolutely perfect 😁

Vahdam brand Daily Assam loose leaf tea is the best tasting black tea I've ever tried. I've been drinking PG Tips extra strength but it's not available in tea bags anymore so I went back to the drawing board and decided to try loose leaf. Daily Assam is smooth and strong with no hint of bitterness. It's also real leaves. I like my tea extra strong in a 12 oz mug with a little sugar & milk so the first cup I made I doubled the recommended amount of leaves to 4 tsp and it was perfect. It arrived on time in a small box with instructions and shrink wrapped. Also included is a heavy duty light blocking storage pouch. It was a very thoughtful, unexpected touch. Tea quests can be expensive, so I'm very happy I found this tea on my first try.

Un tè eccezionale ad un prezzo imbattibile. Provate a mixare una porzione di questo straordinario tè con un'uguale quantità di infuso del vostro erborista, tipo Frutti di Bosco o quel che vi aggrada: otterrete una miscela meravigliosa. Diversamente gustatelo così com'è: favoloso!

Excellent thé d'Assam. Je n'osais plus en boire depuis des années à cause de l'astringence classique pour ce thé noir assez fort. Or ici ce thé du matin, chauffé à 90 degrés et infusé 3 à 5 minutes, reste malgré tout assez doux au palais. Il n'assèche pas la bouche par la suite. J'en suis très contente, je le bois avec grand plaisir. Vadham reste une marque de thés indiens extrêmement fiable. Pour les manipulations du thé en vrac, pour ne pas risquer que le thé tombe par terre par exemple, il suffit de se mettre au dessus d'une table ! Préparer d'abord tout ce dont on a besoin à savoir une boîte à thé ( c'est plus joli et pratique) , puis bien couper en biseau le sachet où le thé était conservé sous vide. Ainsi on peut verser aisément son thé dans une boîte d'un contenu d'au moins 250g. Le reste se conserve très bien dans le sachet fourni. Il faut penser à coller l'étiquette " Thé d'Assam" avant d'y mettre du thé. Bref c'est une petite question de logique et d'organisation ! ;)) Je l'ai fait en pleine nuit... aucun problème.😅

コロナ禍で◯UPICIAで値上がりしまくったアッサム。 値段がお手頃で美味しいアッサム「だった」のですがしばらく本当に飲めませんでした。 値段が倍加して50g買ってみたけど直ぐ無くなるし、少し値段を抑えようとすると買って後悔する茶葉になる。 ◯iptonでアッサムを買ったら....紅茶色の水状態（値段据え置きだからわからなくもない）で悲しい思いをしながらこの数年、 普段用紅茶探してアールグレイのフレーバーで飲んでました。 こちらの茶葉は、ちゃんとアッサムでした。 勿論、選別して良い茶葉を選んだ際のクオリティーアッサム（感動レベルで美味しい）ではありません。 ただ、値段からすると驚異的な程のきちんとアッサムだったので、普段用には充分過ぎると思います。 ただ、アッサム独特の風味が嫌いな方もいると思いますし、癖があるのも事実だと思います。 日本で紅茶を飲むと、アッサムを謳っていてもアッサムじゃないコレ、はよくあるある、なので「アッサム茶葉」が好きな方に。 アッサムの焼き栗？焼き芋？的な風味、鼻に通る様なスッキリ感やコクが嫌いな方が、買うとこの量はもて余すと思います。 真空パックされてる2026年迄なので買って良かったです。 直ぐ飲む分は茶葉用のストッカーに開けて、入らない分は包装ごとジプロックに入れて空気抜きしました。 買って良かった。販売者さんありがとうございます。予備買おうかなぁ。

Sabor agradable, buen envase y etiquetado

I'm relatively new on my journey of teas. I do know that I prefer an Assam to any of the more floral varieties. This tea, at least to my taste, defines the descriptor "malty". It is a very full and robust, well rounded flavor. If you're looking for that astringent cut of a dry tannin in your tea, don't look here. (And this is coming from someone that does enjoy a tart tannin tea as well). There is true depth in the flavor of this tea and I wholly appreciate it. I'm a strong tea guy, I put four full spoons of this tea into my diffuser and let it steep for close to 5 minutes. I will definitely buy this again, and of the 7 or 8 teas that I've tried so far this is the first one that I can say that about.