A rich, deep-amber tea. Ideal with 'elevenses' and throughout the day. Assam makes a good alternative to coffee after a meal.

Imagine a land where elephants and tigers wander freely, and where lush green paddy fields sit under stormy skies.

That place is Assam in North East India. The tea it produces is one of the world's most famous - a rich and strong, deep-amber tea that goes perfectly with brunch or after dinner instead of coffee.