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Indian Tea
From malty Assam to fragrant Darjeeling and Nilgiri, explore the character of Indian tea. Check each product for its recorded origin and brewing notes.
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About Indian Tea
Explore our Indian tea collection – from malty Assam and floral Darjeeling to smooth Nilgiri and spiced chai blends. Full-bodied, fragrant and steeped in tradition.
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Choose options — Bukhial Assam TGFOP -
Choose options — Decaf Masala ChaiRegular price From £4.45Regular price -
Choose options — Jasmine Masala ChaiRegular price From £3.60Regular price -
Choose options — Margaret's Hope Darjeeling 2nd Flush TGFOPRegular price From £6.45Regular price -
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Choose options — Nonsuch Nilgiri BOPRegular price From £4.05Regular price
Steeped in tradition
Indian teas, from malty Assam to floral Darjeeling
India produces some of the world's most distinctive black teas, each shaped by the soil, altitude and climate of its growing region. Assam delivers robust, malty brews that stand up to milk and make a proper morning cup. Darjeeling, grown high in the Himalayan foothills, offers something lighter and more aromatic, often described as muscatel. Nilgiri rounds out the trio with smooth, bright notes that work beautifully hot or iced.
Our Indian tea collection brings together single-estate teas and warming spiced blends. You will find Bukhial Assam TGFOP with its rich, malty depth, Margaret's Hope Darjeeling 2nd Flush TGFOP for those who prefer elegance, and Nonsuch Nilgiri BOP for an everyday cup with clean character. If chai is what you're after, we have Jasmine Masala Chai, Vanilla Chai and a Decaf Masala Chai for evenings.
This range suits anyone who appreciates bold, full-bodied tea as well as those exploring the more nuanced side of Indian leaves. We hand-pack every order in Yorkshire.
How to choose
Consider strength and milk
Assam teas like Bukhial brew strong and take milk well. Darjeeling and Nilgiri are best enjoyed black or with just a splash, letting their subtler flavours come through.
Pick by time of day
Caffeinated options are ideal for mornings. For an evening chai, Decaf Masala Chai gives you the warming spice without keeping you awake.
Think about flavour profile
Want malty and brisk? Go Assam. Prefer floral and delicate? Choose Darjeeling. After something aromatic and spiced? The chai blends are ready and waiting.
Where to start
Start with these teas
Bukhial Assam TGFOPA proper malty Assam for anyone who takes their morning tea strong with milk.From £4.40
Margaret's Hope Darjeeling 2nd Flush TGFOPStart here if you want to taste why Darjeeling is called the champagne of teas.From £6.45
Decaf Masala ChaiAll the warming spice of masala chai, suited to evenings or caffeine-free days.From £4.45
Good questions
Things people ask us in the shop
What makes Indian tea different from other black teas?
Indian teas vary hugely by region. Assam is grown at low altitude in hot, humid conditions, producing bold malty leaves. Darjeeling sits high in the mountains, creating lighter, more floral cups. Nilgiri falls somewhere between, offering smooth brightness.
Which Indian tea is best for making chai?
Our Jasmine Masala Chai and Vanilla Chai are already blended with spices. You can also brew a strong Assam as a base and add your own spices, simmering with milk and sweetener to taste.
Can I drink Indian tea without milk?
Absolutely. Darjeeling and Nilgiri are traditionally enjoyed black. Assam works either way, though milk softens its briskness and brings out biscuity notes.
What does TGFOP mean on tea grades?
It stands for Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe, an Indian grading term indicating a high proportion of golden tips and whole leaves. It generally signals a finer quality leaf.
Is there a caffeine-free Indian tea option?
Decaf Masala Chai is made with decaffeinated black tea leaves, so you get the same warming spiced character without the caffeine.