Assam CTC
BOP
- Leaf
- Even, granular black particles
- Liquor
- Strong, brisk, full-bodied
- Aroma
- Malty and robust
- Application
- Blending · Tea bags · Retail
- Origin
- Assam, India
Our Tea
Grade characteristics
Every grade we supply, described by leaf make, liquor, aroma and typical application. Specifications, moisture parameters and samples are shared on request against a completed RFQ.
Assam CTC
CTC accounts for the large majority of Assam production. The granular make brews fast, gives strong colour and holds up to milk and sugar, which makes it the default choice for retail blends, tea bags, vending and institutional supply.
Assam CTC
BOPL
- Leaf
- Slightly bolder granules
- Liquor
- Bright and brisk
- Aroma
- Clean, fresh
- Application
- Retail · Blending
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam CTC
BOPsm
- Leaf
- Smaller, uniform grain
- Liquor
- Quick brewing, coloury
- Aroma
- Brisk
- Application
- Tea bags · Institutional use
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam CTC
BP
- Leaf
- Broken, well-made particles
- Liquor
- Bright with good body
- Aroma
- Rounded
- Application
- Blending · Retail
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam CTC
BOPF
- Leaf
- Fine, granular fannings
- Liquor
- Quick infusing, strong colour
- Aroma
- Pronounced
- Application
- Tea bags · Institutional use
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam CTC
PF
- Leaf
- Small, neat particles
- Liquor
- Strong and coloury
- Aroma
- Brisk, malty
- Application
- Blending · Tea bags
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam CTC
PD
- Leaf
- Fine, dense grain
- Liquor
- Deep colour, strong
- Aroma
- Full
- Application
- Blending · Retail packs
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam CTC
D
- Leaf
- Very fine dust grade
- Liquor
- Rapid infusion, dark
- Aroma
- Strong
- Application
- Institutional use · Tea bags
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam CTC
CD
- Leaf
- Clean dust particles
- Liquor
- Coloury and strong
- Aroma
- Brisk
- Application
- Blending · Bulk supply
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam CTC
GD
- Leaf
- Graded dust, uniform
- Liquor
- Strong, quick brewing
- Aroma
- Robust
- Application
- Institutional use
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam CTC
FD
- Leaf
- Fine dust
- Liquor
- Very quick, dark liquor
- Aroma
- Intense
- Application
- Tea bags · Bulk supply
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam CTC
SFD
- Leaf
- Super fine dust
- Liquor
- Immediate colour and strength
- Aroma
- Concentrated
- Application
- Institutional use · Blending
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam Orthodox
Orthodox manufacture keeps the leaf intact and preserves tips and aromatics. Yields are lower and the cup is lighter and more layered — suited to premium loose-leaf retail, specialty blends and export markets that price on appearance.
Assam Orthodox
OP
- Leaf
- Long, wiry, well-twisted leaf
- Liquor
- Light, clean, elegant
- Aroma
- Delicate and floral
- Application
- Premium loose-leaf tea · Retail
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam Orthodox
FOP
- Leaf
- Wiry leaf with tips
- Liquor
- Smooth, rounded
- Aroma
- Sweet, fragrant
- Application
- Specialty blends · Retail
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam Orthodox
GFOP
- Leaf
- Tippy, golden-flecked leaf
- Liquor
- Refined, aromatic
- Aroma
- Rich and fragrant
- Application
- Premium loose-leaf tea · Specialty blends · Retail
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam Orthodox
FBOP
- Leaf
- Broken leaf with tips
- Liquor
- Brisk with body
- Aroma
- Fruity, brisk
- Application
- Blending · Retail
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam Orthodox
BOP
- Leaf
- Even broken leaf
- Liquor
- Bright, medium bodied
- Aroma
- Clean, malty
- Application
- Blending · Retail
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam Orthodox
GBOP
- Leaf
- Broken leaf with golden tips
- Liquor
- Balanced, coloury
- Aroma
- Sweet, malty
- Application
- Specialty blends · Retail
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam Orthodox
BPS
- Leaf
- Broken pekoe souchong, bolder
- Liquor
- Soft, mellow
- Aroma
- Gentle
- Application
- Blending
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam Orthodox
BOPF
- Leaf
- Fine fannings
- Liquor
- Quick, coloury
- Aroma
- Brisk
- Application
- Tea bags · Blending
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam Orthodox
FOF
- Leaf
- Flowery orange fannings
- Liquor
- Bright, brisk
- Aroma
- Fragrant
- Application
- Tea bags · Blending
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam Green Tea
Assam green tea is fixed by steaming or pan-firing immediately after withering, so the leaf never oxidises. The liquor is pale and clean with a fresh, vegetal character, supplied for both loose-leaf retail and tea bag blending.
Assam Green Tea
Assam Green — Whole Leaf
- Leaf
- Twisted, deep green leaf
- Liquor
- Pale, clear, light-bodied
- Aroma
- Fresh, vegetal
- Application
- Premium loose-leaf tea · Retail
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam Green Tea
Assam Green — Broken
- Leaf
- Even broken green leaf
- Liquor
- Bright, gentle
- Aroma
- Grassy, clean
- Application
- Blending · Tea bags
- Origin
- Assam, India
Assam Green Tea
Assam Green — Fannings
- Leaf
- Fine green particles
- Liquor
- Quick infusing, light
- Aroma
- Fresh
- Application
- Tea bags · Institutional use
- Origin
- Assam, India
Please note
Availability
Availability varies by flush and season, and lots are sold against approved samples. Share your grade, quantity, packaging and delivery requirement and our team will revert with specification and a commercial quotation.
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