{"product_id":"assam-tea","title":"Assam Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eAssam tea is a bold, malty black tea (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e) that brews a dark, full-bodied cup. It's the tea to choose if you take yours with milk, whether that's a morning cuppa, a pot of chai or a glass of homemade milk tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalty and full-bodied:\u003c\/strong\u003e a deep amber cup with a natural malty sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for milk:\u003c\/strong\u003e its strength carries through milk and sugar instead of disappearing, which is why Assam black tea is a favourite base for milk tea and bubble tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA proper chai base:\u003c\/strong\u003e strong enough to hold its own when simmered with milk, cardamom, ginger and cinnamon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA strong black tea for mornings:\u003c\/strong\u003e it stands up to a cooked breakfast, with around half the caffeine of a cup of coffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic loose leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e straight organic black tea with nothing added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single js-acc-single\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- How to Use --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-uses\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-uses\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 1 heaped teaspoon (about 2.5g) per cup of freshly boiled water, around 95 to 100°C. Steep for 4 to 5 minutes if you're adding milk, or about 3 minutes to drink it black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStovetop chai:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simmer a cup of water with 4 lightly crushed \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-cardamom\"\u003eCardamom\u003c\/a\u003e pods, 2 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-cloves\"\u003eCloves\u003c\/a\u003e, a piece of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-cinnamon-sticks\"\u003eCinnamon Stick\u003c\/a\u003e and a few pieces of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-ginger-root\"\u003eGinger Root\u003c\/a\u003e for 5 minutes. Add a cup of milk and 2 heaped teaspoons of Assam, bring it back just to the boil, then strain and sweeten to taste. The same spices make a caffeine-free evening chai with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-rooibos-tea\"\u003eRooibos Tea\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilk tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brew it double strength, stir in sugar or honey while it's hot, then chill. Pour over ice and top up with milk, adding cooked tapioca pearls if you want bubble tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Good to Know --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-notes\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-notes\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAssam comes from the large-leaf assamica variety of the tea plant, which can grow into a tree over ten metres tall if it's never pruned. Most green teas and Darjeeling come from a smaller-leaved bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIts malty strength is why Assam is the backbone of so many breakfast blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA strong pot of Assam often turns cloudy as it cools. It's harmless, and tea tasters have long read it as the sign of a strong, full-bodied brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAssam is strong and contains caffeine, so keep to a few cups a day if pregnant or caffeine sensitive. Drink it between meals if your iron is low, as tea can reduce iron absorption. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"herbcottage","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":49249130905700,"sku":"so-assam-tea-50g","price":14.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":49249130938468,"sku":"so-assam-tea-200g","price":36.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":49249130971236,"sku":"so-assam-tea-500g","price":73.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/7780\/5924\/files\/assam-tea.jpg?v=1789344746","url":"https:\/\/www.herbcottage.com.au\/products\/assam-tea","provider":"Mudbrick Herb Cottage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}