How to Brew Organic Assam Tea for a Strong Morning Cup

Quick Answer

For a strong yet smooth morning cup of organic Assam tea, use water just off the boil at 200–212°F (93–100°C), steep for 3–5 minutes, and use one heaped teaspoon per cup.

How to Brew the Perfect Strong Cup of Organic Assam Tea

1. Step 1: Measure the Tea: Use one heaped teaspoon (about 3 grams) of organic Assam tea leaves per 8-ounce cup. For a stronger cup, add an extra half teaspoon rather than over-steeping. More leaves = stronger brew; longer steep = bitter brew.
2. Step 2: Heat the Water: Bring fresh, filtered water to a rolling boil (212°F / 100°C). For a slightly smoother cup, let it cool for 30 seconds to around 200°F (93°C). Boiling water extracts full flavor but can scald delicate leaves if you use a lower-grade tea.
3. Step 3: Pour and Steep: Pour the hot water over the leaves and steep for 3 minutes for a balanced cup, or up to 5 minutes for a stronger, bolder brew. Cover the teapot or cup to keep heat in. Set a timer; Assam tea becomes bitter if steeped longer than 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Remove Leaves and Serve: Pour the tea through a strainer into your cup, or remove the infuser immediately. Do not let the leaves sit in the water. Leaving leaves in the water continues extraction and causes bitterness.
5. Step 5: Optional Additions: Add a splash of milk or a teaspoon of sugar to soften the bold Assam flavor. Many enjoy it plain to appreciate the malty notes. Milk and sugar complement Assam’s strength without masking its character.

Product Fact

• Organic Black Tea Assam Tonganagaon FTGFOP1: Certified organic black tea from the Tonganagaon Estate in eastern Assam valley, FTGFOP1 grade whole leaves. Whole-leaf FTGFOP1 leaves release flavor more slowly and evenly, reducing the risk of bitterness during a longer steep for a strong cup.