Assam vs Uva

Two distinct growing regions, two different cups. Here's how they actually compare.

Assam, India

Altitude

45–200m

Harvest

Mar–Nov

Malty, full-bodied black tea from the Brahmaputra valley; largest tea-growing region on earth.

Uva, Sri Lanka

Altitude

1,000–1,700m

Harvest

Jul–Sep (quality season)

Ceylon black tea known for a distinctive winey, menthol-like edge.

The short version

Both are worth trying rather than choosing between — see them side by side on the interactive map, along with 48 other growing regions, for the full picture.

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