Assam Tea Flavour Oil is a concentrated, oil-soluble food flavouring that captures the deep, malty character of traditional Assam tea, so you can add that robust brewed-tea taste to your recipes without steeping a single leaf. A few drops carry the aroma into cakes, chocolates, candies and frozen desserts, making it a handy shortcut for home bakers and small confectionery businesses alike.
What is Assam Tea Flavour Oil?
This is a culinary flavouring, not a cooking oil or an essential oil for the skin. It is made using edible vegetable oil along with permitted nature-identical and flavouring substances, and it is designed purely to add taste and aroma to food. The aroma is earthy and the liquid itself is an albescent, near-white colour, so it flavours without staining your batter or ganache.
A few quick specs worth knowing: it is oil-soluble, alcohol-free, vegan (no animal-derived ingredients), and GMO-free since no plant-derived ingredients are used in the process. The shelf life is around two years when stored well.
Where to use it
Because it is oil-soluble, this flavour oil shines in fat-based recipes where it can disperse evenly. Try it in:
- Chocolates and truffles — stir into melted couverture or ganache for a tea-infused centre.
- Cakes, cookies and pastries — add to the wet ingredients or the butter mix for a malty background note.
- Ice creams and frozen desserts — blend into the base for a chai-adjacent, brewed-tea flavour.
- Candies and confectionery — pair with milk, caramel or biscuit flavours.
- Buttercreams and fillings — where the fat content helps carry the aroma.
How to use it
Flavour oils are concentrated, so restraint is key. Start small and adjust to taste.
- Begin with a few drops per batch. You can always add more, but you cannot take it back once it is in.
- Add it to the fatty or oily part of your recipe — butter, cream, melted chocolate or the oil in your batter — so it distributes evenly.
- Mix thoroughly and taste the raw batter or base where safe to do so, keeping in mind that baking can mellow aromas slightly.
- For chocolates, keep the oil away from any water, as moisture can seize melted chocolate.
Because it is oil-soluble, it will not blend smoothly into purely water-based mixtures. If your recipe is watery, incorporate the flavour oil into the fat component first.
Tips and safety notes
- This is a food flavouring for culinary use — it is highly concentrated and meant to be used in tiny quantities within recipes, not consumed neat.
- Keep the bottle tightly closed between uses to protect the aroma.
- Store away from strong-smelling spices and flavourings so the notes do not mingle.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do a small test batch first if you are new to flavour oils, so you can dial in the right amount for your palate.
Buying and storage
Assam Tea Flavour Oil from Azlok is priced at ₹269 and comes in a wide range of pack sizes — from a handy 100 GM bottle for home kitchens up to bulk 5 KG, 10 KG, 20 KG and 25 KG options for bakeries and manufacturers. The 100 GM and 500 GM sizes suit hobbyists testing new recipes, while the larger packs work out more economical for regular production.
For the best shelf life, store the bottle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Kept this way, it holds its quality for around two years. Always check the batch documentation such as the COA and MSDS if you need them for food-business compliance.
FAQ
Is Assam Tea Flavour Oil the same as real brewed tea?
No. It is a concentrated flavouring that mimics the malty aroma and taste of Assam tea, letting you flavour recipes without brewing. It does not contain brewed tea liquor.
Can I use it in water-based drinks?
It is oil-soluble, so it disperses best in fats like butter, cream or chocolate. In water-based mixtures it will not dissolve smoothly, so mix it into the fatty component of your recipe first.
Is it vegan and alcohol-free?
Yes. It contains no animal-derived ingredients, making it suitable for vegans, and it is alcohol-free.
How much should I use?
Start with just a few drops per batch and taste as you go. Flavour oils are concentrated, so a little goes a long way.
How long does it last and how should I store it?
It has a shelf life of about two years. Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry spot away from direct sunlight.