English Breakfast Tea

English Breakfast Tea

English Breakfast Tea is a popular English tea in British tea culture, and it has become a firm favourite among tea lovers worldwide. This English Breakfast Tea is finely cut and combines elegance with strength. It is a blend of Assam, Rwanda and South Indian teas. The tea is ideal as a morning tea and can be enhanced with both sugar and milk for a richer taste experience.

English Breakfast Tea – an elegant English tea blend

English tea blends are usually finely cut. An elegant and strong cup of tea. Perfect as a morning tea. Can be enjoyed with sugar and milk. It is one of the most popular blended teas and the most common type of tea in British tea culture.

Brewing instructions:

Dosage: 10 g per litre

Brewing time: 3-5 min.

Water temperature: 100 0C

Type: Pure black tea

History of tea

English Breakfast Tea originated in 19th-century England, but the truth about the tea's precise origin has several stories. A popular theory is that the blend was created to accompany the traditional English breakfast, which consists of a variety of robust dishes. The strong and full-bodied character of English Breakfast Tea made it an ideal companion to heavy meals, and it soon became a staple of the English morning routine.

Today, English Breakfast Tea is more than just a "breakfast tea". It is a tea enjoyed worldwide at all times. Its versatility and ability to offer a solid, satisfying tea experience have given it a permanent place in the hearts of tea lovers around the world.

The tea leaves for English Breakfast Tea are plucked with great care, with only the top leaves and bud (known as "two leaves and a bud") being selected. This means that only the best and most flavourful parts of the tea plant are used.

English Breakfast Tea flavour profile

English Breakfast Tea is famous for its rich and robust flavour profile, which awakens the senses and offers a deep, satisfying tea experience. This tea profile makes it so suitable for milk and sugar, which the English love to drink it with. When you take the first sip, you will be met with a strong and malty taste, which is characteristic of the tea. The malty character gives an almost caramel-like depth that is both full-bodied and warming.

At the same time, you will notice sweet undertones of honey, which add a natural mildness and a slight sweetness that balances the powerful malt. These honey notes make the tea inviting and pleasant even for those who usually prefer a lighter tea.

Buy English Breakfast Tea at Nordic Tea

Ready to experience the rich and satisfying taste of English Breakfast Tea? Don't miss the chance to make your morning routine or afternoon break even more special with a cup from Nordic Tea. The tea is blended to give you the perfect balance of malt, honey and a hint of citrus, making every cup a true delight.