English Breakfast Tea (Strong) - Loose Leaf

English Breakfast Tea (Strong) has a full-bodied, all-round taste with good astringency.This stronger blend differs from our English Breakfast Original (Light) in that, along with bright and lively teas from Sri Lanka, it contains teas from both Assam and India and a top-class Keemun leaf from the Anhui province in China. The result is a darker, stronger infusion that copes well with both hard and soft water types to give a really flavoursome cup of tea that works really well when served with milk. 

Health Benefits

As a black tea, some potential health benefits include:

• Rich in antioxidants, which can help protect the body from free radicals
• It may improve heart health by reducing cholesterol and blood pressure levels
• It can aid digestion and help with weight management
• It may boost energy levels and mental alertness

How to brew the perfect cup

To enjoy the perfect cup of tea, follow these steps:

• Boil fresh, cold water
• Pre-warm your teapot or cup by rinsing it with hot water
• Add one teaspoon of loose-leaf tea or one tea bag per cup
• Pour the boiling water over the tea and let it steep for 3–7 minutes, depending on how strong you'd like your tea.
• Serve with milk, sugar, or lemon, according to your preference

Is English Breakfast Tea caffeinated?

Yes, English Breakfast Tea contains caffeine. The exact amount depends on the specific blend and brewing method. Still, a typical 250ml cup of loose-leaf English Breakfast tea contains around 27-35 mg of caffeine.

Can I make iced English Breakfast Tea?

Absolutely! To make iced English Breakfast Tea:

• Brew a strong cup of tea following the steps above, but double the amount of tea leaves or tea bags.
• Remove the leaves from the brewed tea and add sweetener as required.
• Let the tea cool to room temperature.
• Fill a glass with ice and pour the cooled tea over it
• Add lemon or mint as desired

Suitable for Vegans?

English Breakfast Tea is suitable for vegans as it contains only tea leaves. However, if you add milk, choose a plant-based alternative like almond, soy, or oat milk.

Is English Breakfast (Strong) the same as Builder's Tea?

While this is a strong breakfast blend, it does contain larger leaf tea to bring out the great flavour. of this tea. Builder's Tea is the name of strong black tea using smaller leaves to produce a tea that infuses quickly and is very dark in colour with high astringency. Builder's tea is renowned for being enjoyed with milk and sugar.