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Mirras Coffee
Assam CTC | Bold & malty | For chai
Bold, malty Assam CTC tea for the chai lover. Strong and full-bodied, perfect for a milky chai with ginger or cardamom. Sourced from premium Assam gardens and packed by Mirras for our customers who want both coffee and tea from a single trusted source.
CTC (cut, tear, curl) processing produces small, even pellets that brew quickly and uniformly — ideal for the strong chai that South Indian kitchens demand.
Origin
Assam, Northeast India
Grade
CTC
Weight
250g
Brew Temp
95–100°C
Steep Time
3–4 min
Five dimensions scored 0–100 from our cuppers.
Brew Guide
Add 1 tsp per cup to boiling water. Steep 3–4 min. Add hot milk and sugar or jaggery. For masala chai: add ginger, cardamom, or a spice blend before steeping.
Temperature
95–100°C
Steep Time
3–4 min
Select a brew style and number of cups — we’ll give you exact quantities.
Full-fat milk: 300ml — add after initial water steep. Total liquid per cup ≈ 270ml.
South Indian Filter — Method
Mix 1 part decoction to 3 parts hot boiled whole milk for a classic South Indian kaapi. Jaggery instead of sugar adds a pleasant molasses note.
Good strong Assam for the chai mornings
Not every morning calls for coffee. The Mirras Assam CTC is a solid, bold tea for the days when I want chai instead. Brews dark and malty, holds up well with full-fat milk and sugar. Reliable.
