Our Assam OP1 loose leaf black tea Honest Everyday Assam is a reliable whole-leaf Assam with a bright copper cup, satisfying malt and a smooth, gently brisk finish. More refined than a standard everyday breakfast tea yet still wonderfully easy to drink, it is a dependable all-day black tea to enjoy with or without milk.
Assam OP1 Loose Leaf Black Tea for Everyday Drinking
Honest Everyday Assam OP1 is a straightforward, well-made Assam chosen for daily enjoyment. The OP1 grade gives a long, wiry leaf and a cleaner, slightly lighter cup than more heavily broken Assam teas, while still delivering the malty character and warm copper liquor that make Assam such a favourite.
It is a tea with no need to show off: balanced, satisfying and consistently good from the first cup of the morning to a more relaxed afternoon brew.
Malty, Bright and Smoothly Brisk
In the cup, this Assam OP1 loose leaf black tea brews to a medium-deep copper infusion with inviting clarity. The flavour is malty and rounded, with a gentle briskness, a lightly spicy edge and a clean finish that keeps it lively without becoming harsh.
It has enough body to take milk comfortably, but is smooth enough to enjoy plain when you want a more direct sense of the leaf.
Whole-Leaf Assam with Reliable Character
OP1, or Orange Pekoe One, refers to a longer, more delicate whole-leaf grade than a standard broken everyday Assam. That leaf style gives this tea a composed, easy-drinking character, making it a strong choice for customers who want a proper loose leaf black tea without moving into a more expensive estate speciality.
At a Glance
- Tea type: Loose leaf black tea
- Origin: Assam, India
- Grade: OP1
- Liquor: Bright medium-deep copper
- Flavour: Malty, gently brisk, lightly spiced and smooth
- Best enjoyed: With milk or without
A Dependable Assam for Any Time of Day
Honest Everyday Assam OP1 is exactly what its name suggests: a tea to reach for often. It works beautifully as a morning cup, but its smoothness means it remains just as pleasant later in the day.
For those moving from teabags to loose leaf Assam, this is a particularly approachable place to begin.
How to Brew Honest Everyday Assam OP1
Use freshly boiled water at 100°C and add one heaped teaspoon per cup. Steep for 3 to 4 minutes for a bright, balanced brew, or extend towards 5 minutes if you prefer greater body and strength.
This tea takes milk very well. If drinking it black, keep the steep closer to 3 minutes for a smoother, cleaner cup. Warm the pot first if brewing more than one serving.
Ingredients
Assam black tea.
About High Teas London
High Teas London has been sourcing distinctive loose leaf teas and infusions since 2008. With over 350 different teas in our collection, we are proud to offer both exceptional estate teas and dependable everyday favourites, including satisfying black teas such as Honest Everyday Assam OP1.
