{"product_id":"orthodox-tea-timeless-twists","title":"Orthodox Tea — Timeless Twists Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eSlow-oxidised, whole-leaf orthodox black tea from a single Assam estate — golden-tipped, naturally curled, and never machine-cut. Malty, full-bodied, and rich with the character of the Brahmaputra flood plains. No broken dust. No fannings. No shortcuts. Just the leaf, given the time it deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Hundred Years of Assam\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNestled in the fertile flood plains of the Brahmaputra Valley, Assam is one of the largest and most celebrated tea-growing regions on earth. Heavy rainfall, intense humidity and the mineral-rich alluvial soil deposited annually by the river create ideal conditions for \u003cem\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eassamica\u003c\/em\u003e — the large-leafed, robust tea plant native to this land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Industry Got Wrong\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Indian tea industry largely abandoned orthodox processing in the mid-20th century in favour of CTC — a mechanical process that produces uniform, fast-brewing dust designed for tea bags. CTC tea is efficient. It is not extraordinary. The layered character of a properly made whole-leaf orthodox Assam is entirely absent from a CTC product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat Orthodox Processing Means\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelective hand-plucking\u003c\/strong\u003e — only whole leaves and golden-tipped buds: two leaves and a bud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWithering\u003c\/strong\u003e — leaves lose 50–60% of their moisture over 12–18 hours on long troughs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRolling\u003c\/strong\u003e — gentle, repeated rolling in cylindrical orthodox rollers releases enzymes and essential oils and gives the leaf its twist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow oxidation\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2–4 hours in a cool, humidified room, managed by experienced tea masters. This is what develops Assam's malty character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiring\u003c\/strong\u003e — the process is arrested at precisely the right moment and moisture reduced below 3%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSorting and grading\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand and sieve sorted into whole-leaf grades only; broken leaves and dust are separated out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesting and packing\u003c\/strong\u003e — sealed in aroma-preserving pouches immediately after grading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Attributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Single estate, Assam — Brahmaputra flood plains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavour Profile: Malty, full-bodied, bright amber liquor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf Type: Whole leaves, naturally curled — golden tips preserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcessing: Orthodox — withered, rolled, slow-oxidised, fired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroken dust \/ fannings: None — whole leaf only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditives: None — 100% natural, no preservatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet Weight: 250g (approx. 125 servings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVitality Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheaflavins \u0026amp; thearubigins\u003c\/strong\u003e — the antioxidant polyphenols developed during slow oxidation, present at higher concentrations than in CTC or dust teas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCardiovascular support\u003c\/strong\u003e — theaflavins support healthy LDL levels, endothelial function and platelet balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGut health \u0026amp; microbiome\u003c\/strong\u003e — theaflavins and gallic acid act as prebiotics; unbroken leaf releases them gradually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMental alertness\u003c\/strong\u003e — 40–70mg caffeine per serving delivered alongside L-theanine for sustained alertness without the crash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmune \u0026amp; antimicrobial support\u003c\/strong\u003e — tannins and theaflavins have documented antimicrobial and antiviral activity in laboratory studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBone health\u003c\/strong\u003e — habitual tea drinkers consistently show higher bone mineral density in long-term studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: fresh and filtered, brought to a full rolling boil at 95–98°C. Assam orthodox needs near-boiling water to release its malt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2g per 200ml — approximately one heaped teaspoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep: 3–4 minutes for a balanced cup; 2 minutes for lighter; 5 minutes for a strong cup suited to milk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaste it black first — the complexity of a well-made Assam orthodox is best experienced without milk on the first cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-steep: the same leaves brew a second time, producing a softer, sweeter cup with less tannin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith milk: increase to 2.5–3g per 200ml, steep 4–5 minutes, and add warm whole milk to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutrition Facts (per 1 tsp \/ 2g)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergy 2 kcal · Total Fat 0g · Carbohydrates 0.5g · Protein 0g · Sodium 0mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaffeine 40–70mg · L-Theanine approx. 25mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheaflavins, thearubigins and polyphenols naturally present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture and strong odours. Orthodox whole leaf is highly absorbent of ambient aromas — keep sealed in the original pouch or an airtight container, and do not store near spices, coffee or cooking areas. Best consumed within 24 months of packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer \u0026amp; Regulatory Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrand: ANAVRI · Marketed \u0026amp; Packed by ANAVRI FOODS, Sundarpur, Biswanath, Assam 784176 · Country of Origin: India · care@anavri.com · www.anavri.com · +91 9706440054\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANAVRI FOODS","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":49153489993979,"sku":"ANV-TEA-ORT-250","price":549.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/anavri.com\/products\/orthodox-tea-timeless-twists","provider":"ANAVRI FOODS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}