Assam Halmari Summer Black

An exquisite single-origin Assam summer black tea from the award-winning Halmari estate. Rich, malty, and impeccably smooth, with notes of date palm sweetness and a refined caramel finish.

Pack Size:

100g/3.5oz

100g/3.5oz

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300g/10.5oz

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500g/17.6oz

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1Kg/35.2oz

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The Story of Halmari Tea Estate

Story

Nestled in the lush Moran region of Assam's Dibrugarh district, Halmari Tea Estate is celebrated as one of India's finest tea gardens. Spread across 374 hectares of the fertile Upper Assam plains, the estate is known for crafting exceptional teas distinguished by their golden tips, rich maltiness, and remarkable consistency.

Established over a century ago, Halmari's journey has been defined by an unwavering commitment to quality. A transformative chapter began in the 1980s when the Daga Family introduced a quality-first philosophy across cultivation and manufacturing, elevating the estate to global recognition. Today, its celebrated summer black teas are prized for their bold body, smooth texture, and refined character.

Bordering the southern banks of the Brahmaputra River, Halmari continues to set the benchmark for Assam tea. Every harvest reflects generations of expertise, offering a cup that captures the estate's enduring legacy of craftsmanship and excellence.

Why Premium Pricing?

Prestige like this is earned—over time, toil, and tradition.

We could offer you just another Assam summer tea.
But then, your Halmari Summer Black wouldn’t be:

- From one of India’s most awarded estates
- Grown on the fertile plains of Upper Assam
- Crafted by a century-old, family-run garden
- Known for its prized golden tips
- Harvested at the peak of Second Flush
- Celebrated for its malty richness
- Produced with meticulous quality control
- Delivered garden-fresh to your cup

With Teabox, every cup is a celebration—of legacy, craftsmanship, and uncompromising quality.

Shipping

Your order undergoes 1 day of processing, and we provide a tracking link once it has shipped. Delivery times vary based on the chosen shipping option:

Express: 5-8 days
Standard: 12-18 days

Since we ship fresh teas from the Himalayan foothills in India that normally cover 10,000+ miles via air, to qualify for free Express shipping, order value thresholds are as follows for these countries.

Australia - 74 AUD
Canada - 64 CAD
Russia - 8,000 RUB
Singapore - 52 SGD
South Korea - 59347 KRW
United Arab Emirates - 148 AED
United Kingdom - 30 GBP
USA - 39 USD

For EU countries, please note that we collect nominal duties and taxes up front (on the checkout), and the price you pay is the landed cost/door-delivery cost. You would not have to pay anything extra.

For other countries, unless specified otherwise at checkout, our terms of trade are 'DAP' (Delivered at Place without payment of duty and taxes of the destination country). Under DAP, the buyer is responsible for paying for the goods, import clearance inspection, import formalities, destination duties and taxes, and providing a complete address with correct contact details. Teabox is responsible for providing the goods with the necessary documentation, arranging pickup, carriage, and door delivery, and handling origin customs formalities.

Freshness Journey

Real fresh teas with transparent evidence of 'where' the tea was manufactured, and 'when' it was manufactured, verified by picking and processing dates

Picked & Processed

2nd-3rd July'26

Arrived at Teabox

Within 24 hrs of manufacturing of the teas at estate, we receive them

4th July'26

Sorted & Cleaned

We do hand sorting of the teas to ensure our customers only receive whole leaves and not dust

6th July'26

Vacuum Packed

We vacuum pack the teas to ensure freshness and protect it from the 4 enemies (light/heat/moisture/oxygen)

6th July'26

Stored for Freshness

Post vacuum packing, the teas are stored in one of its kind cold chain facility in India to ensure the quality is preserved

6th July'26

Ready to Ship

Usually delivers within 5-7 Biz Days

On your order.

The Reason Why Your Teas Are Fresh

As the only facility near the source, our close proximity to the estates ensures teas reach within 24-48 hours of production

Harvest

We believe in 100% Transparency of product traceability & its origins

Second Flush

The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year

Season

SFTGFOP1

Refers to Special Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One: Simply the best & finest in whole leaf quality

Grade

Assamica

Represents the cultivar of the Tea Plant

Speciality

OR419

Unique Reference Number for this Batch

Invoice

Medium

The amount of Caffeine this tea contains

Caffeine

Certifications

100% Pure & Fresh Assam Tea

Certified by the Tea Board of India under the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. Assam CTM License No.- AS/116/18032015/E

TEA BOARD OF INDIA LICENCE

ASSAM CERTIFIED TRADE MARK

With the rise of adulterated Assam teas blended with teas from different regions, it is important to choose an authentic Indian brand. All of our Assam teas, sourced fresh from the gardens, are sold with a Certified Trademark license.

How To Steep

Step 1

Start by heating water in a kettle

Step 2

Measure precise tea leaves for the teapot/infuser.

Step 3

Pour the hot water over the leaves

Step 4

Let it steep for the recommended duration

Step 5

Strain and enjoy sipping your freshly steeped tea.

Steeping Method

5.07fl oz/
150 ml

185°-194°F/
85°C-90°C

1.5Tsp/2g/
0.07oz

5
mins

Medium
Caffeine

Storage Instructions

Airtight container, away from heat, sunlight and moisture.

Tasting Notes

From our Chief Tea Taster

Aroma

Lifted aromas of rich malt, sweet date palm, and a gentle hint of caramel.

Appearance

Bright amber

Taste

A smooth, medium-bodied cup that opens with rich malty sweetness and vibrant notes of date palm. Delicate stone fruit nuances add depth, while a lively, balanced astringency keeps every sip bright and refreshing.

The finish unfolds with gentle caramelised sweetness, lingering gracefully to leave a clean, refined aftertaste - an elegant expression of Assam's celebrated summer harvest.

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Where is Assam located?

Assam lies in northeastern India, nestled in the fertile Brahmaputra River valley. Its tropical climate, rich alluvial soil, and protection from the Eastern Himalayas create ideal conditions for growing robust, full-bodied teas. The region is also part of a global biodiversity hotspot.

How would you describe the flavor profile of Assam teas?

Assam teas are known for their bold, malty character, full-bodied texture, and briskness. Grown under intense heat and humidity, these teas offer a rich, comforting depth—often likened to the maltiness of a fine beer.

What are Golden Tips in Assam teas?

Golden Tips are tender, unopened leaf buds with a golden hue, covered in soft down. These prized tips lend a creamy texture, delicate sweetness, and added depth to the cup—making such teas highly sought after.

Which are the key tea-growing regions in Assam?

Some of the finest teas come from regions like Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Jorhat, Golaghat, Sibsagar, and Cachar. Each area imparts subtle differences in flavor, shaped by local soil and climate.

What’s the caffeine level in Assam teas?

Assam black teas contain moderate to high caffeine—typically 40–70 mg per 6 oz cup.

The exact level depends on leaf grade, type (CTC vs. orthodox), and steeping method. These teas are ideal for a morning boost or a mid-day pick-me-up.

Is this tea suitable for multiple infusions?

Assam black teas are typically best enjoyed in a single infusion to capture their bold, full-bodied character.

What foods pair well with this tea?

Its malty richness pairs beautifully with buttered toast, dark chocolate, almond biscotti, or savory breakfast dishes. It’s also excellent with a splash of milk alongside tea cakes.

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Tea feedback

Hi,

You requested feedback on my first order from Teabox.

Firstly, the supplied tea was well packaged on arrival and I endorse the vacuumed sealed packets to retain freshness.

I’ve been drinking loose leaf tea all my life so my expectations were set high, especially having read through all the hype on email and social media!

The supplied tea produced a good cup of tea but not of notable difference from my usual tea purchased in UK at less cost.

I was expecting whole leaf tea but your Assam was no different to my local supplier’s tea.

Therefore, thank you, your tea is good but more expensive than I can buy locally. There’s not a significant tase difference from my existing tea so I don’t think I’ll be reordering from you.

Best regards

James

Halmari Assam tea

Halmari assam tea is my favourite, this is my second purchase. Delicious, smooth n creamy,the perfect tea.

Assam halmari summer black

Best tea , superb quality , delicious with milk , smooth n creamy , malty n mild sweet , its a perfect tea , no bitterness at all , i will surely buy again

Nice flavor and body

Great tea as always....

Great tea as always. I love Halmari teas - a wonderful taste for any time of a day.

Great tea as always....

Great tea as always. I love Halmari teas - a wonderful taste for any time of a day.

Never boring

This Halmari is my all-time favorite Assam - it's full-bodied, moderately strong, and malty but not overly sharp or citrus-y in the finish like many Assams. There is a complex, mouth-filling, subtle sweetness and vanilla/floral quality that lasts from beginning to end. I find many Assams to be just boring due to the high tannins/malt creating a rather monolithic experience. Not this one. I drink it every day and the experience is still fresh.

A superior Assam

This is the best tea EVER.

Strong but delicious

This is a very strong tea but a delicious tea. Because of high in caffeine, it gives me a buzz half way through my 500ml mug that I usually have this tea in. A delicious and well balanced tea. I highly recommended this tea.

wonderful assam

starting with a wonderful aroma from the cup, the flavor is outstanding !

Great Assam

One of the best Assams I’ve ever had - very smooth, no bitterness, well-balanced

Halmari Special Summer Black Tea

I don't drink Assam teas a lot, so my comments are not very authoritative, however, this is one of the best I have tried. A lot of the Assams seem one dimensional to me - malt is about it but in this one the dates and sweetness came through.

Halmari Special Summer Black Tea

This tea is great for any time of year. This flavour is light and great to drink any time of day.

Assam Halmari Summer Black

Freshness Journey

The Reason Why Your Teas Are Fresh

Harvest

Certifications

How To Steep

Tasting Notes

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