English Breakfast

Caffeine Content: Moderate Caffeine

Ingredients: Black tea

Flavor Profile: Bold - Malty - Rich

Brewing Instructions: 

Amount: 1-2 teaspoons per 8oz

Water Temperature: 200-212°

Steep Time: 3-5 minutes

English Breakfast is a robust and bold blend that captures the essence of traditional English breakfast tea, combining the distinctive flavors of three of the world’s most renowned tea-growing regions. This classic breakfast blend offers a harmonious mix of briskness, maltiness, and depth, resulting in a comforting and invigorating cup perfect for the start of the day.

Key Characteristics:

Sri Lankan Black Tea Influence:

• Flavor Profile: Sri Lankan teas, particularly from the central highlands like Nuwara Eliya or Kandy, are known for their bright and brisk flavor. These teas often have a lively, malty sweetness with floral undertones, offering a refreshing cup with a slightly citrusy edge.
• Aromatic Complexity: Sri Lankan black tea provides a clean, crisp aroma that adds a lightness to the blend, making it feel invigorating and smooth, even while being full-bodied. The natural sweetness of the tea harmonizes well with the maltiness of other regional teas.

Indian Black Tea Influence:

• Flavor Profile: Indian teas, such as those from Assam or Darjeeling, are renowned for their bold, malty, and full-bodied flavors. Assam tea, in particular, is rich, with deep malt and honey notes, creating a strong, invigorating base for the blend. Darjeeling, when used, brings a more delicate and slightly muscatel note, adding complexity.
• Aromatic Complexity: Indian teas contribute a heavier, more robust aroma to the English Breakfast blend, with Assam’s malty and slightly astringent character providing the backbone, while Darjeeling’s floral and fruity notes introduce a subtle brightness.

Kenyan Black Tea Influence:

• Flavor Profile: Kenyan tea is known for its strength and boldness, with a robust, malty flavor that can sometimes have a slight astringency or bright, tangy notes. The Kenyan contribution ensures that this English Breakfast blend is rich and full-bodied, making it perfect for those who enjoy a strong, punchy cup.
• Aromatic Complexity: Kenyan tea has a more intense, earthy aroma compared to its Sri Lankan and Indian counterparts. The earthy depth it brings to the blend provides the foundation for the bright and uplifting flavors from Sri Lanka and India, giving the tea a well-rounded profile.

Flavor Profile:

• Bold & Robust: English Breakfast tea from Sri Lanka, India, and Kenya combines the bold, malty richness of Assam and Kenyan teas with the bright, brisk flavor of Sri Lankan tea. The result is a full-bodied tea with a robust flavor that is both invigorating and grounding.
• Rich & Malty: The malty sweetness from the Indian and Kenyan teas blends seamlessly with the natural floral notes from Sri Lanka, creating a smooth and well-rounded tea that maintains its strength throughout the steeping process.
• Slightly Astringent: The Kenyan tea introduces a touch of astringency that balances the sweet and malty components of the blend, ensuring a clean, crisp finish without being overly harsh.
• Complex & Balanced: Despite the boldness of the flavors, the blend remains balanced, with each regional tea contributing its unique character while supporting the overall strength of the cup. The result is a hearty, satisfying tea that can be enjoyed with or without milk.

Brewing Tips:

• Water Temperature: Use water just below boiling, around 200-212°F (93-100°C), to extract the full flavors without making the tea overly astringent. The bold Indian and Kenyan teas benefit from slightly higher temperatures to release their malty, rich flavors.
• Steeping Time: Brew for 3-5 minutes, depending on your preference. A longer brewing time will enhance the malty richness and full-bodied character of the tea, while a shorter brew will keep it bright and brisk, emphasizing the Sri Lankan tea’s lively profile.

Health Benefits:

• Antioxidants: Like all black teas, this English Breakfast blend is rich in antioxidants, which can help to reduce oxidative stress and support overall health. These antioxidants are believed to help with heart health and improve blood circulation.
• Caffeine Boost: This blend has a moderate to high caffeine content, thanks to the strong black teas from India, Kenya, and Sri Lanka. It provides a steady, energizing boost perfect for starting the day, helping to improve focus and alertness.
• Digestive Aid: Black tea has been known to support digestive health, and the malty flavors of this blend can have a soothing effect on the stomach. It is also believed to promote healthy gut bacteria and reduce bloating when consumed regularly.

Serving Suggestions:

• Plain or with Milk: English Breakfast tea is traditionally enjoyed with milk or cream, which complements the bold, malty flavors and creates a smoother, richer cup. You can also add a touch of sugar or honey if you prefer a slightly sweeter tea.
• Iced or Hot: While it’s most commonly served hot, English Breakfast tea can also be enjoyed iced for a refreshing morning or afternoon drink. Add a slice of lemon for a bright twist or a splash of milk for a creamy iced tea experience.

Why English Breakfast?

This blend is perfect for those who appreciate the bold, full-bodied flavors of traditional English Breakfast tea but want a more complex and multi-layered experience. The fusion of strong Indian Assam tea, the bright Sri Lankan tea, and the earthy, robust Kenyan tea creates a well-rounded, satisfying cup that stands up well to milk and sugar. Whether you enjoy it plain, with milk, or as a base for other tea blends, this tea offers the perfect balance of strength, flavor, and tradition, making it an ideal choice for a hearty start to the day.