Assam Tea: A Guide to the World's Great Tea Region
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Food · 5 min read · Feb 2026

Assam Tea: A Guide to the World's Great Tea Region

Assam is one of the world's largest tea-growing regions, its strong, malty brew instantly recognisable in cups around the globe.

A brief history

Tea was developed here commercially in the 19th century, and today the Brahmaputra valley is carpeted with vast estates that shaped Assam's economy and landscape.

The estate experience

Stay in a restored colonial tea bungalow, walk the gardens at dawn, watch the plucking and processing, and enjoy a proper tea tasting.

  • Strong, malty Assam CTC & orthodox teas
  • Colonial bungalow stays
  • Garden walks & tastings
  • Pairs with Kaziranga

We arrange characterful tea-estate stays across Assam — request net rates.

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