Assam Tea Exporter — Bulk CTC & Orthodox Assam Tea Supplier India
Byahut Tea Company is an established exporter of Assam black teas, supplying commercial importers, blenders, and packet brands across Europe, North America, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Through active procurement at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) and partner estate negotiations across Upper and South Assam, we secure full-bodied malty CTC granular cuts and tippy Orthodox whole-leaf invoices on FOB Kolkata and CIF global port terms.
Assam Origin Profile
- • Terroir: Low-elevation tropical climate along the Brahmaputra River Basin with heavy monsoon rainfall and nutrient-dense clay soils.
- • Cup Characteristics: Heavy-bodied, rich reddish-brown liquor, distinct malty aroma, and high caffeine density.
- • Harvest Flushes: First Flush (March–April, brisk light cup) and Second Flush (May–June, peak malty body and golden tips).
- • Sourcing Gateway: Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) and direct estate procurement desks.
- • Primary Export Destinations: UAE, Iraq, USA, UK, Germany, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Saudi Arabia.
Assam Harvesting Seasons & Cup Attributes
Planning seasonal purchases according to harvest flushes ensures optimal liquor strength and commercial price efficiency.
| Harvest Flush | Production Months | Leaf Appearance & Pluck | Cup Liquor Profile | Optimal Commercial Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Flush | March – April | Tender spring shoots, olive green hue | Lighter amber, fresh vegetative briskness | Specialty breakfast blends, light cup cartons |
| Second Flush (Peak) | May – June | Abundant golden tips, dark chocolate leaf | Thick malty liquor, luminous deep copper red | Premium English Breakfast, luxury tippy Orthodox |
| Monsoon Rain Flush | July – September | Vigorous growth, bold granular cuts | Heavy body, dark cup color, earthy astringency | Mass-market strong packet chai, economy blends |
| Autumnal Flush | October – November | Mature leaves, clean dark twist | Smooth round body, sweet caramel undertones | Winter holiday blends, balanced whole leaf packs |
Two Distinct Assam Tea Manufacturing Styles
Assam is the global benchmark for both high-yield granular milk tea blends and exquisite tippy Orthodox whole-leaf teas.
Assam CTC Tea
The foundation of the world’s strongest breakfast tea blends. Granular cuts (BP, BOP, PF, OF, PD, Dust) that brew instantly into dark, pungent, creamy liquors with robust milk stability.
Assam Orthodox Tea
Processed with traditional roller tables to preserve intact leaves and tender golden tips (FTGFOP, TGFOP, FBOP). Offers refined aromas of honey, dried fruit, and lingering malt sweetness.
Procurement Infrastructure: Guwahati (GTAC) to Kolkata Port
Seamless integration from Assam tea auction floor bidding to international maritime container dispatch.
Guwahati (GTAC) Auction Bidding
Active bidding on Guwahati auction catalogues enables large-volume consolidation across registered Assam tea garden catalogues at competitive market rates.
Assam Sourcing Desk →Warehouse Quality Verification
Lots are checked for moisture (≤ 6.0%), particle mesh consistency, and organoleptic tasting standards before export authorization.
Quality Verification →Kolkata Ocean Freight Gateways
Container stuffing at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata and Haldia Dock Complex with ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets and desiccant poles.
Ocean Logistics →Frequently Asked Questions: Bulk Assam Tea Export
What makes Assam tea the global benchmark for commercial black tea blends?
Assam tea is produced from indigenous Camellia sinensis var. assamica in the rich, tropical alluvial soils of the Brahmaputra River Basin. It is renowned for its intense malty sweetness, thick liquor viscosity, luminous copper-red color, and robust caffeine content, providing the essential backbone for English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast, and milk-tea blends worldwide.
How does Byahut Tea Company procure bulk Assam tea for international export?
We procure Assam teas through dual channels: garden invoice selection across partner estate networks in Upper and South Assam, and active bidding at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC). All lots are catalog-cupped, batch-verified, and transported to our centralized warehouses for moisture checks and export consolidation.
What is the difference between First Flush and Second Flush Assam teas?
First Flush Assam (harvested March to April) yields a lighter, fresher, brisk cup with mild floral notes. Second Flush Assam (harvested May to June) represents the apex harvest, producing deep amber liquors, signature sweet maltiness, and maximum golden tips on Orthodox whole-leaf grades.
Which international ports are used to export Assam bulk tea?
Containerized Assam consignments are dispatched via ocean freight from Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata and the Haldia Dock Complex on FOB or CIF terms, serving destinations across the UAE, Iraq, USA, Europe, and Central Asia.
Request Assam Tea Seasonal Invoices & Samples
Submit your grade preference (CTC BP/BOP/OF or Orthodox TGFOP/GFBOP) and annual container requirements for express counter-samples and FOB Kolkata quotations.