Organic Assam Tea by Mana Organics - Strong Black Tea Pairs Great with Milk. CTC Style

I’ve been a tea drinker for the last 15 years, and I’m super impressed with the quality of tea Mana Organics brings to the market. The fact that it’s certified organic gives me peace of mind knowing there are no harmful synthetic chemicals or pesticides, but what truly stands out is that there’s absolutely no compromise on flavor.This tea is delightfully malty, exactly what you expect from a good CTC Assam, with a bold strength that really shines through. Many other teas tend to lose their punch when brewed with milk, but this one is perfect for masala chai, the flavors and rich color hold up beautifully. For anyone who loves a strong, authentic Assam tea, this is a fantastic choice.

This is amazing. So much strength and flavour packed in a teaspoon! It also has a very lovely, deep color for tea-staining art and tinting cyanotypes. Personally, I brew this up in my studio to drink and then save the grounds to dry and reuse for art. Most tea is "washed out" after one use. This is still going strong. Even after brewing once, it still makes an intense batch brew for aging paper and warming up images.Regarding flavor: It does pair well with milk and spices, but I usually drink it black (because I have no fridge in my studio) and it tastes amazing all by itself. I have trouble with black teas when they're too acid or bitter, but this one gives me no problems. I can't say if it's technically "low acidity," but it is gentle on the stomach.Regarding strength: I brew in a small all-in-one teapot with a built in strainer... now, with the right ratios, this doesn't go bitter even if it takes a while to empty the pot (the equivalent of leaving a teabag in your cup). But with a higher tea-to-water ratio, it can get quite bitter quickly. Not a complaint, just a warning: this has WAY more flavor than most cheap tea, so if you're just switching over from major brands like Lipton, don't expect to use your old ratios and brewing times. You'll want less tea in the pot OR a shorter brew time.And that's what's amazing about it. Don't just look at the price per ounce -- it's affordable enough on the weight, but it's a sheer steal once you see how far it goes! I'll never buy another brand of loose-leaf Assam again.

This is the best tea available on Amazon for chai. People who posted negative review so not understand how to brew this tea. These aren't tea leaves, you can't use a regular tea diffuser.This tea is CTC - crush, tear, curl. It's meant to be boiled in water, milk, sugar, and spices to make chai.Most CTC tea available is not organic and lower quality. Get this if you want a superior tasting chai and know how to make it.

This is the best black tea out there. Love it as hot tea and iced. As a lifetime tea drinker, I have been searching for a delicious, strong black tea, (especially for chai) that is organic, ethically and sustainably grown. This tea covers it all. The aromas and flavors are perfect and there is no bitterness or aftertaste that so many larger corporate tea brands have. This is the real deal and the best on the market. I like that the company is open about being responsible and accountable to the tea growers. Conventional tea is a horrible industry. I checked out the company website and I appreciate the transparency of this company and their effort in creating positive social change while bringing a high-quality, organic tea to market. I will definitely be purchasing more soon! This makes a perfect cup of hot chai, but also makes some of the best iced tea I've had. I also plan to try their other tea varieties. Thank you for finally bringing high-quality, organic, and ethically grown tea to Amazon!

Got this to make milk tea at home and it was pretty good. It seems a little goes along way. Good value and smells good. I still need to practice with the ratios, but I'm getting there. Goes great with non dairy creamer and DIY cheese foam.

I tried this ASSAM ctc tea for the first time. I was shocked. The fresh deep flavor was astounding. Let me describe the brewing process. First, I filled a loose leaf tea filter. Gently laid the bag in the cold water. Turn the stove on, and gently allowed the water to get hot in the pot. I did not boil the water. I noticed a very deep rich brown color developing. The aroma was delightful.I will try to describe the flavor. It does not taste exactly like black tea. It is quite a bit more robust. Bitter? Maybe? When brewed, this ASSAM Tea looks far more deep and rich than regular black tea.Upon first sip, I noticed an almost extremely light citrus flavor combined with a slight hint of black tea flavor. There was the tiniest hint of flowers, possibly lilac or honeysuckle wafting in the aroma, and on my tongue. Ever so light, indeed.It does have a magnificent tea flavor that grabbed my tongue and senses. There can be no question, the tea flavor is there. Yet it lovingly combines with the citrus & flowers, to make a heavenly taste that clearly stands apart from regular black tea.As the tea cooled, I noticed the flavor changed to a more black tea flavor, but still had a hint of flowers and citrus.The tea taste It is definitely far more robust than regular black tea... although both have their magic. I highly recommend this tea if you are ready for a tea that supercedes your wildest imagination!

excellent flavor and feels light a bright light turns on behind my eyes, very happy peaceful without feeling over amped, and yet very awake!

First bag ordered a few months ago was flavorful and fresh; second bag ordered a few weeks ago was very bitter...not drinkable.