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.