{"product_id":"b0dw96gjsh","title":"Darsam CTC Black Tea from Assam– 17.6oz (500g), Bold \u0026 Full-Bodied Loose Leaf Chai Tea, Perfect for Traditional Chai, Iced Tea \u0026 Kombucha, Single-Origin Assam Tea, Shipped Straight from the Estates, Packed in Airtight PET Jar for Freshness","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;line-height:1.6;color:#2c2c2c;max-width:720px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.05em;font-style:italic;color:#555;padding:1em 1.2em;border-left:3px solid #c9a961;background:#fafafa;margin:1em 0;\"\u003eDarsam's CTC Black Tea from Assam arrives as bold granules that unfurl into a full-bodied, malty cup—a tea that honors the rich heritage of India's most celebrated tea gardens. Steeped in tradition and built for immediacy, it's the essence of Assam captured in every brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e🍃 At a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0.3em 1.5em;margin:0.8em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.5em 0;border-bottom:1px dotted #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#888;font-size:0.75em;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.25em;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003eAssam, India\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.5em 0;border-bottom:1px dotted #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#888;font-size:0.75em;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.25em;\"\u003eType\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003eBlack Tea (CTC)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.5em 0;border-bottom:1px dotted #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#888;font-size:0.75em;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.25em;\"\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003eModerate to High\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.5em 0;border-bottom:1px dotted #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#888;font-size:0.75em;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin-bottom:0.25em;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;color:#2a3d2a;\"\u003eLoose Leaf Granules\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e📊 Flavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:0.8em;margin:0.6em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"min-width:130px;font-size:0.95em;color:#555;font-family:Georgia,serif;\"\u003eBody\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csvg style=\"flex:1;height:10px;display:block;\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 100 10\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003crect width=\"100\" height=\"10\" rx=\"5\" ry=\"5\" fill=\"#e8e8e8\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003crect width=\"85\" height=\"10\" rx=\"5\" ry=\"5\" fill=\"#6b8e5a\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"min-width:95px;font-size:0.9em;color:#888;text-align:right;font-family:Georgia,serif;\"\u003eFull \u0026amp; 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Sweetener\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color:#888;\"\u003eTransform into silky chai—the traditional way\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.8em;background:#fdfcf8;border:1px solid #f0ebde;border-radius:6px;text-align:center;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.6em;margin-bottom:0.3em;\"\u003e❄️\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIced Over Glacé\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color:#888;\"\u003ePour cooled brew over ice for a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0.8em;background:#fdfcf8;border:1px solid #f0ebde;border-radius:6px;text-align:center;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.6em;margin-bottom:0.3em;\"\u003e🥤\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKombucha Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall style=\"color:#888;\"\u003eUse as a foundation for home fermentation projects\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e🎯 Made For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.8em 0;\"\u003eDarsam CTC Black Tea is crafted for those who seek the authentic voice of Assam—bold, uncompromising, and ready to brew in minutes. Whether you're building a traditional chai, chilling a glass of iced tea, or exploring fermentation, this single-origin tea delivers the full-bodied character you're seeking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2a3d2a;color:#f4ede0;padding:1.3em 1.5em;border-radius:6px;margin:1.2em 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-style:normal;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003e— Why We Selected This —\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe selected this for its purity and purpose: 100% Assam black tea with no additives or compromises. The CTC processing ensures rapid flavor release, making it ideal for busy mornings and intentional brewing moments alike. It's the kind of tea that respects both tradition and practicality.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;margin:1.8em 0 0.6em;color:#2a3d2a;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:0.4em;\"\u003e📦 Product Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;padding:0.5em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:40%;color:#888;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:60%;font-weight:500;\"\u003eDarsamChai\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;padding:0.5em 0;border-top:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:40%;color:#888;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:60%;font-weight:500;\"\u003eLoose Leaf Granules, 17.6 oz (500g)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;padding:0.5em 0;border-top:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:40%;color:#888;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:60%;font-weight:500;\"\u003eNon-GMO, No Artificial Additives\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;padding:0.5em 0;border-top:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:40%;color:#888;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width:60%;font-weight:500;\"\u003eAirtight PET jar; store in cool, dry place away from light\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.78em;color:#aaa;margin-top:2em;font-style:italic;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eStatements regarding traditional tea benefits are not evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DarsamChai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51553480769835,"sku":"B0DW96GJSH","price":32.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/3271\/3259\/files\/61HfoNgngQL._SX679.jpg?v=1764118139","url":"https:\/\/steep-society.com\/products\/b0dw96gjsh","provider":"Steep Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}