Tag: Ctc tea

As the world's single largest black tea-producing region, Assam is famous for its rich and malty leaves. But beyond the regional name, what is Assam tea called in its various forms and common blends, from its plant origin to its place in your breakfast cup?

The Indian state of Assam is the world's largest contiguous tea-growing area, renowned for producing black teas of exceptional body and strength. But is Assam the strongest black tea, or does its reputation for robust, malty flavor overshadow other contenders with different kinds of intensity? This article examines the factors that contribute to a tea's strength to provide a definitive answer.

Produced via the Crush, Tear, Curl (CTC) process, dust tea is the smallest grade of tea particles, commonly filling most conventional tea bags. But is dust tea good for health, or does its lower quality processing compromise its potential wellness benefits?

Over 96% of tea sold in the UK comes from tea bags, and most contain tiny particles known as tea dust. So what exactly is tea dust, and is it a sign of inferior quality, or simply a convenient byproduct of modern tea manufacturing?

According to a 2014 study published in the *International Journal of Pharma Sciences and Research*, a standard 8-ounce cup of Taj Mahal tea contains approximately 58.8mg of caffeine. The precise amount of caffeine in Taj Mahal tea can vary, depending heavily on preparation method and serving size.