Mountain Malt

Indian Black Tea, Gingia Estate, Assam

Mountain Malt, from the Gingia tea estate, is one of our most popular breakfast teas. The leaves are tightly rolled (in India, leaves rolled in this way are called BPS - Broken Pekoe Souchong), and produce a robust, complex liquor that will entice even coffee lovers. While some may find Assam teas a little too strong for their taste, we think Mountain Malt displays just the right balance of strength and flavor. It has an abundance of that Assam malt flavor that makes the region so famous. Mountain Malt is best enjoyed plain (it produces a bright amber liquor as shown in the photos), or if you prefer,you can add a dash of milk and a little sweetener for a more chai-like experience. Enjoy hot or iced.

Origin	Gingia Estate / Assam, India view on a map →
Tags	All Our Teas , Assam , Black Tea , Bold Teas
Brewing	1 tsp. / 6oz cup 190 - 208° boiling water 3 minute infusion
Average Rating	4.8 from 25 review(s)

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What an Assam should be

5 Reviewed on 11/19/2009 by Brian, Madison, WI

For Assam tea lovers, this is a real treat. Earthy, smooth, rich - everything you want in a good assam tea.

A tea for tea lovers

5 Reviewed on 12/27/2007 by Mary Ellen

I used to think it was a coffee drinker's world - but your tea has even some of the most avid coffee drinkers I know thinking twice about it. I enjoy mountain malt the best so far.

Yummy breakfast tea

4 Reviewed on 11/8/2007 by Jennifer Powaciak

Mountain Malt is a yummy breakfast tea that I've been enjoying every day with my cereal. I don't add milk to it (don't think it needs milk) and drink 2-3 cups in the morning before work. I keep a pouch with me at all times for the office. Overall, I have found the simple leaf to be a pleasant company to buy from. I particularly like the points program, which means I'll be coming back.

The best breakfast tea

5 Reviewed on 6/20/2007 by Raj, Washington

Reminds me of India. A really tasty assam tea.

Good quality tea - just a bit on the strong side

4 Reviewed on 5/22/2007 by Elizabeth

Overall, this is an EXCELLENT assam tea. I knew it would be strong, but I guess I didn't bargain for it being SO strong. I can tell it is fresh, and has been stored well. Great tea, but I'll stick to my Darjeeling greens and blacks :)

A lovely tea

5 Reviewed on 3/30/2007 by Chad

Apologies for the last incomplete review. What I meant to say was...Mountain Malt is a lovely strong tea. I drink it every morning - yes, I do add milk. A great waker upper.

A very tasty strong tea.

5 Reviewed on 1/26/2007 by Chad

excellent maltiness

4 Reviewed on 1/15/2007 by joey

a good robust assam.

addictive

5 Reviewed on 12/5/2006 by teanut

really amazing tea.

Thick and strong

5 Reviewed on 10/16/2006 by Ben

This is a great tea for the morning time. I take it with a bit of milk. No sugar. Really good flavour.

Excellent all around

5 Reviewed on 9/27/2006 by zak

this is a vey well made Asam tea. Rich and malty, with just the right strength without being overpowering. A perfectly acceptable morning cuppa.

Excellent tea

4 Reviewed on 9/18/2006 by fren898

Thank you

5 Reviewed on 9/5/2006 by Howard

This is one of the finest Assam teas I have tried. I didn't even know they made BPS assams. Great choice, and great delivery. I've found my source for tea.

strong aroma, good flavor

4 Reviewed on 8/25/2006 by deedee

Delicious

5 Reviewed on 8/24/2006 by Cathi

Thank you! The tea arrived way before I expected it, and it was delicious.

A good way to start

5 Reviewed on 8/16/2006 by Joy

What a great tea! - it has brightness and a full bodied liquor. I like it with milk - no sugar.

Very nice tea

5 Reviewed on 8/16/2006 by Daniel

I wake up with 3 cups of this every day.

Brilliant!

5 Reviewed on 8/16/2006 by Shirzad

Can't imagine starting my day without it.

Great tea

5 Reviewed on 7/20/2006 by Dave B

Strong and delicious

My Favorite

5 Reviewed on 7/19/2006 by Sharon

Great tea. Will buy more as gifts.

Wow!

5 Reviewed on 7/19/2006 by Dan

simply stunning. looks good. smells amazing. tastes delicious. i got my package the day after i ordered. i love these guys!

Best Breakfast tea!

5 Reviewed on 7/16/2006 by Momo

I found this tea to exactly how it was described on the site. Bold, malty and rich. Its an awesome breakfast tea! And, among the best Assam teas I have ever had.

My favorite

5 Reviewed on 7/11/2006 by sharon

This is now my favorite tea!

simply delicicious

5 Reviewed on 6/16/2006 by teataster

simply delicicious

simply delicicious

5 Reviewed on 6/16/2006 by teataster

simply delicicious

Sample - 1 oz Item # 21120006 Makes 15 cups	$3.95 ($0.26/cup)
Large - 4 oz Item # 21120008 Makes 60 cups	$11.95 ($0.20/cup)
Bulk - By The Pound Item # 21120009 Makes 240 cups	$39.95 ($0.17/cup)