Almost every mass-market tea in India is blended and packaged months before it reaches you. Mannrang blends in small batches, close to dispatch. What reaches you is fresh tea at its peak — not tea that has been sitting in a warehouse for half a year. The difference shows up in the aroma the moment you open the pack.

Two Assam CTC teas and one whole leaf orthodox tea that we have chosen not to name publicly. The CTC component gives the blend its strength, body, and ability to hold up through milk and heat. The orthodox component gives it something harder to describe — a depth and character that makes this chai different from the first sip. That third tea is our trade secret, and we intend to keep it that way.

Three Assam CTC teas and a fourth component we have chosen not to name publicly. The three CTC teas are chosen for their malty depth, bold body, and ability to hold character through milk and heat. The fourth component adds the strength and depth that defines Blend No. 02. That fourth component is our trade secret, and we intend to keep it that way.

The Assam CTC base across both blends is built for the way most Indians actually drink tea — with milk, sugar, and often spices. It holds its flavour under heat without turning bitter or flat. The secret components in each blend add a layer of complexity you would not find in any single-origin CTC blend. Together, they make a chai that is bold where it needs to be and nuanced where you least expect it.

Both blends are excellent for masala chai. The Assam CTC base in each is specifically suited for milk, heat, and spice — ginger, cardamom, clove, whatever your household recipe calls for. Both blends hold their character through all of it.

If you are in Hyderabad, yes — you can start with 250g of either blend. Outside Hyderabad, our minimum is 500g due to shipping economics. If you have questions before ordering, message us on WhatsApp. We would rather answer your questions than have you order without confidence.

All purchases are final. We do not offer returns or refunds. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, write to us at hello@mannrang.com or message us on WhatsApp. Feedback is one of the ways we improve, and we take every message seriously.

Selectively. Every pack of Mannrang Tea is purchased — by customers who chose it for their daily cup, not for content. The reviews and experiences we share are from people who paid before they tasted, because someone they trusted told them it was worth it. We are open to the right associations — but the bar is high and the fit has to be genuine. If you believe you qualify, write to us at hello@mannrang.com with your pitch. We will review it and respond accordingly. Initial outreach on WhatsApp will not be entertained.