Orthodox Tea
Pure Leaf. Classic Brew
Didwaniya Group manufactures and exports premium orthodox teas from the famed gardens of Assam and Darjeeling. Carefully plucked, traditionally processed, and rigorously quality-checked, our orthodox teas deliver true single-origin character — from Assam’s full-bodied malty cups to Darjeeling’s delicate, floral muscatel notes — for discerning buyers and global tea houses.
Orthodox tea refers to tea made by traditional, low-speed processing methods that preserve the integrity of the whole leaf and its natural aromas. At Didwaniya Group we follow time-honoured steps — withering, hand-rolling or gentle machine-rolling, controlled oxidation, and careful drying — to produce teas that retain complex flavour, bright liquor, and fragrant aroma. Our orthodox range showcases the regional personality of each origin: Assam teas with robust body and malty depth, and Darjeeling teas with lightness, floral lift, and muscatel nuance.
Assam and Darjeeling orthodox teas are prized by specialty buyers, premium blending houses, and gourmet retailers. We source from trusted gardens, applying hygienic handling and graded packing to ensure consistent cup quality and traceability. Whether for single-origin retail, boutique tea blends, or high-end hospitality, Didwaniya Group’s orthodox teas offer a refined sensory experience rooted in provenance and craftsmanship.
Characteristics
Taste: Ranges from bold, malty, and brisk (Assam) to delicate, floral, and muscatel (Darjeeling) depending on origin and grade.
Appearance (Structure): Whole to broken orthodox leaves with visible leaf texture; dark green to brown turning to black after oxidation.
Smell (Aroma): Fresh, complex — malty and sweet in Assam; floral, fruity and lightly spicy in Darjeeling.
Mass fraction of moisture, %, not more than: 5.0
Total ash, %, not more than: 6.0 (indicative; subject to grade and testing)
Colour of liquor: Bright copper to deep amber for Assam; light golden to amber for Darjeeling.
Application
Orthodox teas are highly versatile — ideal for straight black brews, connoisseur tastings, and luxury tea service. Assam orthodox works beautifully as a strong breakfast or chai base and in milk-forward preparations; Darjeeling orthodox is perfect for delicate hot infusions, iced teas, and single-origin retail packaging. They are used by cafés, hotels, tea blenders, and exporters who demand clarity of origin, superior leaf quality, and consistent cup profile.
Storage Condition
Store in dry, clean, and well-ventilated warehouses free from pests and strong odours, at relative humidity not exceeding 75% and temperature preferably below 20°C. Keep tea in airtight, food-grade packaging away from sunlight and moisture to preserve aroma and shelf-life.