English Breakfast - Option: 50 g

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7,40 € incl. VAT

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GT0988-50

English Breakfast is one of the most iconic tea blends in the world, yet it remains, in many ways, an open concept. It is not a single-origin tea nor a fixed recipe, but a carefully balanced composition of black teas designed to create a full-bodied, bold, and reliable cup for everyday drinking. More

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Unlike single-origin teas, which reflect the character of one place and one harvest, English Breakfast is built on the harmony of multiple origins. In this blend, Chinese Keemun, Indian Assam, and high-grown Ceylon tea come together. Each contributes a distinct quality. Keemun brings refined aromatics, subtle depth, and a gentle complexity. Assam provides body, strength, and its characteristic malty richness. Ceylon lifts and balances the blend, adding brightness and a sense of clarity that prevents the cup from becoming heavy.

The result is a tea with structure, yet without harshness. It is strong enough to serve as a morning tea, while remaining balanced enough to be enjoyed throughout the day. The taste reveals a gentle astringency, notes of malt, wood, and dried fruit, sometimes accompanied by a light citrus freshness.

English Breakfast performs well in different forms. Prepared plain, it offers a clean and structured expression. With milk, it becomes rounder, fuller, and smoother, while maintaining its identity. This versatility is one of the reasons it has become a staple of daily life across cultures.

It is not a tea meant to impress with exotic character. It is meant to be reliable. And when well composed, it can be quietly profound.

Specifications:

Tea type: Black tea blend
Composition: Keemun (China), Assam (India), Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Style: full-bodied, malty, balanced
Caffeine level: medium to high
Best for: morning tea, with milk, everyday drinking

Flavor profile:

Full body
Gentle astringency
Malty notes
Wood and dried fruit
Light citrus finish (depending on batch)

Brewing recommendations:

Amount: 4–5 g / 500 ml
Water temperature: 95–100 °C
Steeping time: 3–5 minutes

Can be brewed stronger when intended for milk.

Parameters

Form	loose tea
Country of origin	China

What is English Breakfast Tea?

English Breakfast is one of the most famous tea blends in the world, and yet there is no single correct recipe for it. It is not one specific tea or a precisely defined variety, but rather a broad category of black teas united by a certain character. It is meant to be full-bodied, bold, reliable, and strong enough to stand as a morning tea, whether enjoyed plain or softened with milk. For this reason, there can be as many recipes for English Breakfast as there are tea merchants and lovers of tea blends.

How to make Hong Kong style Milk Tea?

Hong Kong milk tea is second to none. If you are a tea lover, this is one thing you must experience in your life. It has a creamy texture with a sweet and rich flavor and is great both hot and iced. It probably goes without saying that you will enjoy Gang Shi Nai Cha 港式奶茶 most in Hong Kong, not only because of the authentic environment, but also because of the local original recipes, which are often strictly guarded. Authentic Hong Kong milk tea has its own viscosity, texture, taste and aroma as well as color. After a certain time spent in Hong Kong, it will become indispensable and irreplaceable for you.