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Culinary Teas Assam FBOP Organic Black Tea
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Culinary's Assam FBOP is a robust organic black tea from India that delivers a full-bodied, jammy character with warming malt and toast notes. This is the kind of tea that transforms your morning ritual—rich enough to pair with breakfast, smooth enough to enjoy all afternoon without harshness.
The FBOP grade (Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe) means you're getting carefully selected leaves and buds that steep into a consistently satisfying cup. Unlike lighter Assams, this blend offers the bold, balanced astringency that black tea lovers seek. Perfect for pouring straight or with a splash of milk.
Why You'll Love This Culinary Blend
- Full-bodied, jammy character — malt and toast notes make every sip rewarding
- Organic certification — clean sourcing from Indian tea gardens
- Versatile brewing — works beautifully hot or chilled, with or without milk
- Premium leaf grade — FBOP selection ensures consistent quality and flavor
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Culinary Teas Assam FBOP Organic Black Tea taste like?
Expect a bold, malty black tea with jammy sweetness and subtle toast undertones. The flavor is smooth and full-bodied without bitterness, making it equally enjoyable straight or with milk.
How much caffeine is in this Assam tea?
As a black tea, this blend contains moderate to high caffeine—roughly 40–70 mg per 8 oz cup depending on steeping time. It's energizing without harshness.
What makes FBOP different from other Assam grades?
FBOP (Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe) refers to a blend of broken leaves and leaf buds that brews quickly, delivers robust flavor, and maintains consistency—ideal for daily drinking.
Specifications
- Ingredients: Organic black tea.
- Origin: Assam region, India
- Grade: FBOP (Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe)
- Certification: Organic
- Flavor Profile: Full-bodied, jammy, malt, toast
- Best Brewing: 200–212°F (93–100°C), 3–5 minutes
- Leaf Format: Loose-leaf
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Medium Caffeine: 20–39 mg per cup
High Caffeine: 40+ mg per cup
Ingredients
Assam Black Tea
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| Brand | Culinary Teas | Harney & Sons | Tea with Tae | Somage |
| Tea type | Black tea | Black tea | Black tea | Black tea |
| Format | Loose leaf | Loose leaf or sachets | Loose leaf | Loose leaf |
| Caffeine | High | High | High | High |
| Flavor notes | Smooth, Round, Fruity | Smooth, Round | Round | Floral, Citrus, Round |
| Key ingredients | Assam Black Tea | Assam Black Tea | Assam Black Tea | Bergamot Oil, Black Tea |
| Origin | India | India | India | Sri Lanka |
| Organic | Organic | Organic | Not listed | Organic |
| Brewing | 212°F · 3–5 min | 212°F · 3–5 min | 212°F · 3–5 min | 212°F · 3–5 min |
Characteristics come from each brand's product information. Price per cup is an estimate: one tea bag or 2.5 g of loose tea per cup.
