Much like wine or cheese, the quality of any given tea is highly dependent on its origins. Trader Joe’s Organic Assam Black Tea, for example, is grown for us in the state of Assam in northeastern India, where the assamica variety of the tea plant has grown for thousands of years, and which is now the most productive tea-growing region on the globe. Here, the hot, humid climate, relatively flat topography, and proximity to the Brahmaputra river create ideal growing conditions for this Organic Assam Black Tea, resulting in its uniquely rich, robust, and slightly malty flavor profile.

Exceptionally delicious when enjoyed as your first morning cup, our Organic Assam Black Tea brews to a dark, golden red and emanates an earthy, spicy aroma that truly invigorates the senses. We find that its full- bodied profile befits pairing with similarly full-flavored fare, like savory breakfast sausage, an omelette with Crunchy Chili Onion, or a plate of chicken and waffles. During the warmer months of the year, this Organic Assam makes an excellent iced tea, too, especially when garnished with a wedge of lemon or lime.