Assam Ultra Orthodox has a black, leafy, and shiny appearance. Unlike the other orthodox leaves, this tea is more tightly rolled giving a needle like shape with a sprinkling of golden tips. The liquor is thick, red in colour with hues of brown and golden...

Assam CTC Tea has a black to brownish black, granular, shiny appearance. Liquors are very thick, red to reddish brown with golden rim. Taste is astringent, brisk and strong with maltiness. C.T.C. or Crush, Tear, and Curl Tea denotes the process involved...