Tea: Heritage Masala Chai (black tea)

Grower: Heritage Tea Assam

Teamaker: Ishan Baruah & June Baruah

Origin: Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh - India

Elevation: 0-500m ( 1,640 ft)

Cultivation: Natural (Organic, but no certification)

Harvest Date: Winter 2018

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Fragrant • sweet spices • naturally sweet

Smooth, round texture with balanced bitterness. Can be brewed straight, or with milk and sugar.

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The Tea

Heritage Masala Chai is a collaborative creation of the Heritage Tea Assam community. The blend is made by Rajen Baruah's wife, June Baruah. Black tea is used as the base, crafted by Rajen and June's son, teamaker Ishan Baruah. The spices are grown by Rajen's small grower network in Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh.

Ingredients: Assam CTC black tea, Assam Pekoe black tea, cardamom, clove, cinnamon, bay leaf.