Private label Scottish Breakfast Tea and deliver the rich tradition of a hearty Scottish brew under your own brand. This robust blend offers full-bodied character, malty flavour, and subtle hints of oak. Blended from the finest black tea leaves sourced from India and China, this tea is especially delicious served with milk.
Scottish Breakfast Tea 16Kg - Private Label
| Full-bodied character, malty flavour with hints of oak. | |
| Luxury Black Tea. | |
| India, China. | |
| 3-7 Mins 1/Cup 100°C | |
| Lead time - please allow 12-16 days |
Tea Facts
- Ingredients: Luxury Black Tea.
- Leaves: Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe (FBOP), Congou Whole Leaf (CWL), Flowery Pekoe Souchong (FPS).
- Latin/ Botanical Names: Camellia sinensis.
- Grown: Assam, Nilgiri (India), Anhui (China). Grown between 500ft and 6500 ft above sea level.
- Aroma: Winy and malty notes.
- Infused Colour: Bright and coppery.
- Caffeine: Between 27- 35mg per 250 ml cup
- Harmonisation Codes: <3Kg 0902300000 >3Kg 0902400000
Serving Guide
- Tea Menu: Very Popular
- Per 250ml Cup: 1 teaspoon (approx. 2.6g)
- Water: Use freshly filtered, boiling water. Pour over leaves.
- Brewing Time: 3 – 7 minutes; we prefer 5 minutes for full flavour.
- Milk & Sugar: Delicious with or without milk or a slice of lemon. Add honey or sugar to taste if required.
Health Benefits
- Protection: Loaded with antioxidants, black tea plays a crucial role in shielding the body against the damage caused by free radicals, thereby lowering the chances of developing chronic illnesses. (1)
- Heart: Research indicates that regularly drinking black tea can offer benefits for blood pressure and cholesterol management, both of which are key elements in maintaining heart health.(4)
- Digestion: By encouraging the proliferation of good bacteria and limiting harmful bacterial species in the gut, black tea can positively influence gastrointestinal health. This results in better digestion and enhances general well-being. (3)
- Mind: Consuming black tea may improve cognitive functions, such as concentration and energy. This improvement is likely due to the presence of caffeine and an amino acid known as L-theanine in the tea, which together can boost mental performance. (2)
- (1):Antioxidant mechanism of tea polyphenols and its impact on health benefits.
- (2):Acute effects of tea on attention and mood.
- (3):Potential prebiotic effects of non-absorptive components of Keemun and Dianhong black tea: an in vitro study.
- (4):Tea in cardiovascular health and disease: a critical appraisal of the evidence.
