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English Breakfast Loose Leaf Tea | Bold African & Indian Black Tea Blend | Sip Happens Roasters
English Breakfast Loose Leaf Tea | Bold African & Indian Black Tea Blend | Sip Happens Roasters
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Breakfast tea as it should be. Bold, rustic, and built to stand up to milk and sugar.
English Breakfast is the workhorse of the tea world — the cup that gets you going in the morning, holds up to whatever you add to it, and never lets you down. Ours is a blend of African and Indian teas that brings the best of both origins together: the bright, brisk character of African black tea and the malty depth of Indian tea, combined into a cup that's strong, rustic, and satisfying without being harsh or overly complicated. Bold enough to cut through milk and sugar and still taste like tea. Smooth enough to drink straight if that's your preference. The kind of cup that brings good news all day long — whether it's your first thing in the morning or your afternoon reset. A classic done right, a reliable daily ritual, and a genuinely great gift for anyone who takes their morning tea seriously.
FLAVOR NOTES: Bold · Malty · Rustic · Bright Finish
BLEND: African & Indian Black Tea
PROFILE: Strong · Full-Bodied · Stands Up to Milk & Sugar
FORMAT: Loose Leaf · 3oz
BEST FOR: Morning Cup · Afternoon Reset · Gifting
PAIRS WITH: Milk & Sugar for Classic British Style · Or Straight for Full Bold Character
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Ingredients: 4 oz double-strength brewed English Breakfast Tea, 2 oz warm whole milk (or condensed milk for sweetness), 1 tsp raw cane sugar.
Method: Steep 2 tsp of tea in 4 oz boiling water for 5 minutes. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Top with warm, velvety milk for a classic rich, malty morning cup.
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Common Questions & Brew Notes
What makes this English Breakfast blend bold and why is it great with milk?
Our English Breakfast is a robust blend of African and Indian black teas chosen for their malty, full-bodied character and natural astringency. That boldness cuts beautifully through milk or cream, making it the classic choice for a traditional morning cup. The blend is sourced from high-elevation estates in Kenya and Assam, where strong growing conditions produce leaves with deep, rich tannins.
How do I brew the perfect cup of English Breakfast tea?
Use 1 heaping teaspoon of loose leaf tea per 8 oz of freshly boiled water (212°F). Steep for 3–5 minutes depending on your preferred strength — 3 minutes for a lighter cup, 5 minutes for a bold, full-bodied brew. Remove the leaves promptly to avoid bitterness. Enjoy black, or add milk and a touch of honey or sugar for a classic British-style cup.
How much caffeine does English Breakfast tea have compared to coffee?
A standard 8 oz cup of English Breakfast tea contains approximately 40–70 mg of caffeine, compared to 80–120 mg in a typical cup of drip coffee. It's enough to provide a gentle, focused morning lift without the intensity of coffee — making it a great option for those who want to reduce their caffeine intake while still starting the day with energy.
Is this tea sold as loose leaf only, or is it available in bags?
Our English Breakfast is sold exclusively as loose leaf tea. Loose leaf allows the full tea leaves to expand and release their complete flavor, aroma, and antioxidants — something tea bags can't match due to their smaller, broken leaf grades. We recommend a reusable infuser basket or a traditional tea strainer for the best brewing experience.