Assam Grand Estate Organic Black Tea

$7.00

BLACK TEA | MODERATE CAFFEINE | ORGANIC | MALTY & STRONG

If you drink Irish Breakfast, you already like Assam. That malt is what you're tasting, and this is the same leaf on its own, organic and fair trade from a family-owned estate. It pours red rather than brown, and it's strong enough to take milk and stay itself. You've been drinking toward this the whole time.

Sold in 1 oz quantities. Makes 6-10 cups of tea.

Ingredients

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From Our Laguna Beach Tea Shop

One of the questions we get most is what our favorite tea is. The honest answer is that it changes, because we're standing in a shop full of them and we drink our way through it. We always come back to Assam though, because it's what we grew up on. It's also the tea we hand anyone who asks for a traditional Indian black, and it comes from a family-owned estate, which is the part we like knowing. Some answers don't change.

Another one of favorite traditional black tea, that also comes from a family-owned estate is our Ceylon Estate Black Tea.

  • How to brew it hot

    Use 1 teaspoon per 8 oz. Steep at 212°F for 3-5 minutes. A full boil gets the most out of the leaf.

  • How to make iced tea

    Use 2 teaspoons per 8 oz. Steep at 212°F for 3-5 minutes, then pour over a full glass of ice. Double strength keeps the ice from watering it down.

  • How to cold brew

    Use 1.5 teaspoons of loose leaf tea per 8 ounces of filtered water.
    Steep in your fridge for 8 to 12 hours.
    Strain out the leaves and enjoy!
    A long cold steep gives you a smoother cup.

Beyond the Cup: Make Something Tasty with This Assam Black Tea

Yummy Yam Quiche

Serves 6 to 8

Assam Grand Estate Organic Black tea gets ground fine and blended right into the yam filling, with a sprinkle of the same tea over the melted cheddar on top.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Assam Grand Estate Organic Black tea, finely ground and divided
  • 1 large yam, baked and cooled
  • 1 egg
  • Frozen store-bought pie crust
  • 3 tbsp cream
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
  • 1 cup grated cheddar, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Meanwhile, place the frozen pie crust on the counter to bring it to room temperature.
  2. Place the tea in a blender or spice grinder to create a fine powder. Set aside. Cut the baked yam in half and spoon out the flesh, discarding the skin.
  3. To make the filling, combine the cooked yam, egg, cream, and flour in a blender. Add 1 tsp of the ground Assam tea and the salt and pepper. Blend well to create a smooth base. Add 3/4 cup of the cheese and pulse to combine, being careful not to purée.
  4. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
  5. Place the quiche on a baking sheet and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden brown.
  6. Just before serving, top with the remaining shredded cheddar and a sprinkling of the ground tea. Bake at 400°F for 3 to 4 minutes, just to heat through and melt the cheese. Serve warm.

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