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Each 1.06 oz pouch contains approximately 10-12 servings. Depending on steeping method, each serving can yield 2-3 cups, for a total of 20-30 cups per pouch.
Sivasagar, Assam
Second flush (summer)
300 ft
P-126
Whole leaf black tea
From the lush banks of Assam comes this rare handcrafted black tea treasure, Assam Dragon Pearls produced in August 2025. Grown on the five acre family tea garden of master producer Sailen Phulkan, these pearls embody both artistry and tradition. Each whole leaf is carefully hand plucked by a small team of women from his village, then meticulously hand rolled into beautiful pearls that unfurl gracefully during infusion.
The result is a deeply rich, smooth black tea with layered complexity of malt, caramel, toffee, and biscuit that lingers on the palate. A second steep unveils notes of coffee and warm grain, revealing the complexity of Assam’s terroir. The tea can be steeped multiple times, to enjoy many infusuons.
Sailen’s teas are a celebration of patience and perfection, created in small, limited batches that reflect both the challenges and beauty of Assam’s changing climate. By supporting his work, you are directly uplifting a community of artisanal farmers dedicated to quality over quantity.
Sip a cup of Assam Dragon Pearls and experience the elegance, strength, and heart of Assam captured in every pearl.
High Moderate
2.5 gms (use a digital scale)
4-5 fl-oz (120-150 ml or 1 /2 - 2/3rd cup) 85°C - 90°C (or 185°F - 195°F).
This tea works great for the gongfu method of steeping as it helps coax out all the subtle flavors.
We recommend 6 gm of tea
100 ml water (approximate 10-20 ml of water per 1 gm of tea)
Origin
Golden-green rice fields, thick forests, manicured tea estates surrounded by blue hills, green valleys, and a red river, Assam is the second largest Northeastern state in India. Situated just below the eastern Himalayan foothills, it stretches along the Brahmaputra River. Our Assam Black Gold from the small organic, tea farm of Sailen Phulkan who creates some of Assam's finest whole leaf teas.
Meet
Hunted for its horn, the one horned rhinos were almost extinct, with less than 200 left by the end of the 19th century. Conservation efforts have revived their population and brought their worldwide numbers to around 3,000 now — the bulk of them in Kaziranga, Assam.
