TeaFYI

English Breakfast

Various (Assam, Ceylon, Keemun blend)

English Breakfast black tea tea — watercolor illustration
Oxidation 95%
Caffeine 45.0 mg
L-Theanine 3.5 mg
Harvest Year-round (blend)
Altitude Various (blend)
Leaf Type Various (blend)

Description

English Breakfast is the world's most recognized tea blend, traditionally combining robust Assam, brisk Ceylon, and complex Keemun to create a full-bodied, well-rounded cup. Designed to pair with a hearty morning meal, it has enough strength to stand up to milk and sugar while maintaining a balanced, satisfying character. Each blender's recipe produces subtle variations on this enduring classic.

Brewing Guide

Temperature 100°C
Steep Time 240s
Water Ratio 100ml/g
Infusions 1x

Recommended vessel: Ceramic teapot with a cozy

Robust breakfast blends are designed for full boiling water and 3-4 minutes steeping. Pre-warm the teapot. Add milk to taste — English Breakfast is balanced to complement dairy. One infusion is standard for blends; the leaves are spent after a single strong extraction.

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