--- product_id: 2643504 title: "Tea India Assam Black Tea, CTC Loose Leaf, 2 lb" brand: "tea india" price: "R876" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Tea India" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2643504-tea-india-assam-black-tea-ctc-loose-leaf-2-lb store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 100% natural ingredients Steeps in 3-4 minutes 2 lbs premium loose leaf Tea India Assam Black Tea, CTC Loose Leaf, 2 lb **Brand:** tea india **Price:** R876 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🍡 Elevate your mornings with bold Assam flavor β€” don’t miss the chai revolution! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tea India Assam Black Tea, CTC Loose Leaf, 2 lb by tea india - **How much does it cost?** R876 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2643504-tea-india-assam-black-tea-ctc-loose-leaf-2-lb) ## Best For - tea india enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tea india brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Versatile Enjoyment:** Ideal for hot chai or refreshing iced tea, with or without milk - β€’ **Generous 2-Pound Pack:** Enough premium tea to fuel your daily ritual for months - β€’ **Authentic CTC Processing:** Crush, Tear, Curl method for rich, bold flavor in every cup - β€’ **Premium Assam Loose Leaf:** Strong, full-bodied black tea sourced from Assam’s tea hills - β€’ **Quick & Convenient Brewing:** Steeps perfectly in just 3-4 minutes for your busy mornings ## Overview Tea India CTC Assam Loose Leaf Black Tea offers a robust, full-bodied flavor crafted through the traditional Crush, Tear, Curl method. This 2-pound pack of premium, 100% natural Assam tea leaves brews quickly in 3-4 minutes, delivering an authentic Indian chai experience perfect for both hot and iced tea lovers. With medium caffeine and a smooth malty profile, it’s a versatile staple for the discerning tea enthusiast seeking quality and convenience. ## Description Tea India Crafted to bring you the traditional taste of India Tea India Teas Visit the Store Tea India Teas Visit the Store Our Labor of Love We care about every step in the process and work hard to bring you & your family the perfect cup of tea to your home. Our Labor of Love We care about every step in the process and work hard to bring you & your family the perfect cup of tea to your home. Review: Good quality "comfort" tea, evokes early memories of enjoying tea, low price - When I first learned about CTC, or the cut-tear-curl method of processing tea, it sounded downright destructive. "CTC must produce an inferior grade of tea," I thought. This Tea India purchase proved me wrong. Not only is this a big package of tea, which can easily supply one person for 10 months or more, but it tastes great and is sold at a bargain price. I've been buying large amounts of exotic teas from overseas for a decade or more, so I consider my tea standards to be rather high. I am very pleasantly surprised by this tea. I'm glad I have the 2 pounds (and dwindling) of it in a jar in my cabinet, available whenever I need some nice, fast, tasty black tea. Despite the fine, almost powdery texture, I think it will retain its flavor for a year or more. "Fast" is certainly applicable to this tea and is one of its virtues. The fine granularity of leaf produced by CTC makes it possible to have a rich, dark cup of black tea after steeping for a mere minute or two. Don't use too much tea (it's concentrated) or steep it much longer than 2-3 minutes, or it may get too strong and bitter. Nonetheless, these features make for convenient brewing--Just steep for a few seconds, and pour! I find the flavor to be very comforting. It brings me back to my early memories of drinking Lipton or Tetley tea, the kinds I grew up drinking as a kid. But that doesn't mean it has a mundane or supermarket taste. It's very rich and full bodied. It calls to mind a warm and cozy kitchen. It has a smooth taste when prepared right, which is not difficult. At first I thought it might be too strong a tea to enjoy without milk, but later I accidentally drank a cup of cold Tea India tea with no milk, and it was great! I do think this tea pairs perfectly with milk, however. It's not labeled organic, but it certainly tastes clean and natural. Regarding the question of whether the tea has a "malty" taste, associated with its assamica pedigree, I'd say, yes, it does have a mild malty taste, and that contributes somewhat to the comforting character of the drink. I continue to buy more exotic and expensive teas while enjoying this one at the same time. I like to maintain a collection of teas, so I'm happy I bought this product and would do it again. Review: Just Buy It! - One of my favorite teas. The item arrived intact with no damage. The product has a fresh aroma and I love the size of the bag for the price. This tea's appearance is coarse as expected and has that great potent taste. ## Features - CTC TEA- CTC stands for Crush Tear Curl. The black tea leaves in the process of passing through several rollers are transformed into small and round pellets. These pellets create a delicious blend of flavors for the perfect cup of chai tea, something that has been enjoyed in the Indian household for years. Indulge in 2lbs of our premium loose black tea. - FINEST ASSORTMENT LOOSE LEAF TEA- Our original loose leaf tea for an authentic cup of chai is made with 100% natural ingredients. Discover a delicious blend of premium, strong, and full-bodied Assam tea in every sip. - A FLAVORSOME EXPERIENCE: Our premium black tea creates a delightful experience that lets you witness the aroma of the tea hills of Assam, made possible by blending the loose leaf black tea to perfection so you get a delicious cup of hot tea every time. - PERFECT CUP OF TEA IN MINUTES: Place our Tea India CTC Assam Loose Black Tea into a tea infuser. Insert the infuser into a cup of hot water and let steep for 3-4 minutes. For an added bonus, mix in a dash of milk. Sip and enjoy. - BORN IN INDIA, MADE IN AMERICAS: Expand your tea horizons and indulge in a delicious cup of our loose leaf black tea, and create a unique experience every time you brew a new cup of black tea. We've devoted ourselves to producing the highest quality black tea for you and your family to love. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B007SH2C6S | | Age Range Description | any | | Allergen Information | Mackerel Free | | Best Sellers Rank | #10,931 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #69 in Black Tea | | Brand | Tea India | | Brand Name | Tea India | | Caffeine Content Description | Medium Caffeine | | Container Type | Bag | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,713 Reviews | | Diet Type | Gluten Free | | Each Unit Count | 1 | | Flavor | Black Tea | | Item Dimensions | 9.6 x 7.7 x 2 inches | | Item Form | Loose Leaves | | Item Type Name | Tea | | Item Volume | 236.56 Milliliters | | Manufacturer | Harris Tea | | Model Number | CTC2LB | | Number of Items | 1 | | Package Size Name | 12 | | Part Number | CTC2LB | | Product Benefits | Stress Relief | | Recommended Uses For Product | Stress Relief | | Special Ingredients | Cinnamon | | Specialty | Natural | | Sweetness Description | Not Sweet | | Tea Variety | Black | | UPC | 084643923889 | | Unit Count | 32.0 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Tea India - **Flavor:** Black Tea - **Item Form:** Loose Leaves - **Tea Variety:** Black - **Unit Count:** 32.0 Ounce ## Images ![Tea India Assam Black Tea, CTC Loose Leaf, 2 lb - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71HluzGR+OL.jpg) ![Tea India Assam Black Tea, CTC Loose Leaf, 2 lb - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71kIxoOgsNL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Where is this tea grown?** A: All of our teas originate from the Assam region of India **Q: Does this have good "malty" flavor ?** A: The best you can find in the states. Malty is the characteristic of Assam tea **Q: Is this instant tea ?** A: Thank you for your interest with Tea India 2lb Assam Black Tea. This is loose tea and not instant tea. If you are looking for instant tea, then please check for our other line - Tea India Chai Moments (different flavors such as Masala, Ginger Turmeric, Cinnamon, Milky etc). **Q: Why is this priced so much higher than the company's own website, where they are $8.99 a bag?** A: I noticed the same thing. But why should the added cost, (as one person commented) be passed on to the consumer. Also note that the price in the website is currently $13. 64. Just increased from $9.99 last month. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality "comfort" tea, evokes early memories of enjoying tea, low price *by S***H on August 24, 2020* When I first learned about CTC, or the cut-tear-curl method of processing tea, it sounded downright destructive. "CTC must produce an inferior grade of tea," I thought. This Tea India purchase proved me wrong. Not only is this a big package of tea, which can easily supply one person for 10 months or more, but it tastes great and is sold at a bargain price. I've been buying large amounts of exotic teas from overseas for a decade or more, so I consider my tea standards to be rather high. I am very pleasantly surprised by this tea. I'm glad I have the 2 pounds (and dwindling) of it in a jar in my cabinet, available whenever I need some nice, fast, tasty black tea. Despite the fine, almost powdery texture, I think it will retain its flavor for a year or more. "Fast" is certainly applicable to this tea and is one of its virtues. The fine granularity of leaf produced by CTC makes it possible to have a rich, dark cup of black tea after steeping for a mere minute or two. Don't use too much tea (it's concentrated) or steep it much longer than 2-3 minutes, or it may get too strong and bitter. Nonetheless, these features make for convenient brewing--Just steep for a few seconds, and pour! I find the flavor to be very comforting. It brings me back to my early memories of drinking Lipton or Tetley tea, the kinds I grew up drinking as a kid. But that doesn't mean it has a mundane or supermarket taste. It's very rich and full bodied. It calls to mind a warm and cozy kitchen. It has a smooth taste when prepared right, which is not difficult. At first I thought it might be too strong a tea to enjoy without milk, but later I accidentally drank a cup of cold Tea India tea with no milk, and it was great! I do think this tea pairs perfectly with milk, however. It's not labeled organic, but it certainly tastes clean and natural. Regarding the question of whether the tea has a "malty" taste, associated with its assamica pedigree, I'd say, yes, it does have a mild malty taste, and that contributes somewhat to the comforting character of the drink. I continue to buy more exotic and expensive teas while enjoying this one at the same time. I like to maintain a collection of teas, so I'm happy I bought this product and would do it again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just Buy It! *by V***T on April 5, 2026* One of my favorite teas. The item arrived intact with no damage. The product has a fresh aroma and I love the size of the bag for the price. This tea's appearance is coarse as expected and has that great potent taste. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A purchase inspired from my late night binge watching of a British TV miniseries... *by C***G on May 7, 2025* A purchase inspired from my late night binge watching of a British TV miniseries. As an American, I know very little about drinking tea. Who better to take direction than from that of our British cousins in the U.K.? So, I was watching the "Slow Horses" miniseries on Amazon Prime, a show about a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents and their obnoxious boss, played by Gary Oldman. When the show came to a scene where a character offered to brew her guest a spot of late night TEA, she asked him to pick his choice of "Builder's" or "Assam" to which he enthusiastically replied "Assam!" She looked inside her canister and said "Sorry, (I'm) all out of Assam, you'll have to settle for Builder's. Suddenly, I, too, was craving a hot spot of tea! But what of this "Builder's" and the preferred "Assam" of which they speak? I knew only of Lipton & Nestea. Immediately, I'm on my Amazon Prime account searching for "Assam Tea". My search led me directly to this magnificent find, which I ordered & received in mere days. All I can say is "WOW!" This tea is a game-changer for me and what I knew about tea! First off, the bag was HUGE, much larger than anticipated! (using my FoodSaver vacuum sealer, I subdivided this enormous bag into roughly ten smaller packets of various sizes, I stored some and shared the others with my family members. My sister was most enthusiastic of all, she loves this tea every bit as much as I do. She commented "great tasting, and this tea is VERY STRONG!" I said, "Well that just means you USE LESS!" as the strength is a direct result of your measure. She said she had been re-brewing the tea leaves for a second cup, I said "Well don't do THAT, just use a smaller measure!" Overall, I think you'll love the flavor and sheer value of this Assam Tea, a real game changer for this American tea drinker! ## Frequently Bought Together - Tea India CTC Assam Loose Leaf Black Tea Strong, Full-Bodied Flavorful Blend Of Premium Black Tea Made with Natural Ingredients Traditional Indian Tea Caffeinated Iced Tea Breakfast Tea (32 Ounce) - Tetley Premium Loose Leaf Tea, 31.75 Ounce - Organic Positively Tea Company, Assam TGFOP Black Tea, Loose Leaf, 16 Ounce --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2643504-tea-india-assam-black-tea-ctc-loose-leaf-2-lb](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/2643504-tea-india-assam-black-tea-ctc-loose-leaf-2-lb) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*