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Assam tea is a black tea named after the region of its production, Assam, in India. Assam tea is manufactured specifically from the plant Camellia Sinensis var. assamica (Masters) .This tea, most of which is grown at or near sea level, known for its body, lively, malty flavor and strong, bright color. Assam teas, or blends containing Assam, are often sold as "Breakfast" teas. For example, Irish Breakfast tea, malty and robust tea, consists of small tea leaves of Assam. The state of Assam is the world's largest plantation lying on both sides of the Brahmaputra river, on the border with Bangladesh and Burma (Myanmar). This part of India experiences high precipitation; during the monsoon, as many as 10 to 12 inches (250-300 mm) of rain per day. The daytime temperature rises to about 103F (40 ° C), creating greenhouse-like conditions of high humidity and high temperature. This tropical climate contributes to the unique malty taste of Assam, a feature for which this tea is well known. Though Assam generally denotes the distinctive black teas from Assam, the region produces fewer green [4] and white teas, as well as with its own distinctive characteristics