Assam is a tea produced in Assam, India. Assam is used in several blends often known as Breakfast teas.
Assam tea is a black tea named after the region of its production, Assam, India. It is manufactured specifically from the plant Camellia sinensis var. assamica (Masters). The Assam tea plant is indigenous to Assam—initial efforts to plant the Chinese varieties in Assam soil did not succeed. Assam tea is now mostly grown at or near sea level and is known for its body, briskness, malty flavour, and strong, bright colour. Assam teas, or blends containing Assam tea, are often sold as “breakfast” teas. For instance, Irish breakfast tea, a maltier and stronger breakfast tea, consists of small-sized Assam tea leaves.
Assam Tea, Wikipedia
Assam Features
Flavour: strong, full-bodied, brisk, and malty
Colour: strong, bright
Teabag: Assam teabags should brew from 3 to 5 minutes for maximum flavour.
tea.isbrill.com says:
Breakfast teas such as English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast and others are blends of tea based on Assam blended with other teas.
English Breakfast Tea