"Breakfast tea" is a term commonly used to describe a strong and robust black tea that is often enjoyed in the morning, especially in Western tea traditions. While there isn't a specific type of tea plant called "breakfast tea," the term generally refers to blends that are designed to be hearty and flavorful, making them well-suited for a morning pick-me-up.
The most well-known and widely consumed breakfast tea blend is English Breakfast tea. Another popular variant is Irish Breakfast tea. Both of these blends typically include a mix of black teas, which can come from different regions and estates. The goal is to create a balanced and bold flavor profile that pairs well with milk and sugar, as these additions are common in Western tea-drinking habits.
The specific composition of breakfast teas can vary, but they often include black teas from regions like Assam, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), and Kenya. These teas are known for their strong and malty characteristics, contributing to the robust nature of breakfast blends.
It's worth noting that the term "breakfast tea" can be used more broadly to describe any tea that one might enjoy in the morning, and the blend may vary depending on regional preferences and personal taste. Some people prefer to drink their tea without milk or sugar, while others enjoy the addition of these ingredients to mellow out the strong flavors.
If you're interested in trying a breakfast tea, English Breakfast and Irish Breakfast are good starting points, but there are also variations and regional blends that offer unique flavors.
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One of our absolute favorite teas. A unique black tea with a distinct dark chocolate bite.
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A robust, malty blend of organic black teas from Myanmar, Thailand, and Yunnan, China, offering rich flavor with light chocolatey notes and a natural sweetness—perfect on its own or with milk and sugar.
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High grade Yunnan black tea hand-rolled into pearls. Earthy with notes of stone fruit and dark chocolate.
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A delicious blend of carefully aged Chinese and Indian black teas.
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A blend of pu-erh, assam, oolong, and lapsang souchong. A delight for lovers of smoked black tea!
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A brisk and malty Indian black tea, perfect for the breakfast tea lover.
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An earthy and woodsy black tea with notes of cane sugar.
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A delicious, highly-aromatic, full-bodied pure black tea with complex and familiar bittersweet chocolate notes. Spring 2025 harvest.
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A pure black tea from Thailand with notes of roasted stone fruit, graham cracker, and sour cherry.
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A aromatic and woodsy mao feng tea from the Wu Liang Mountains. Spring 2025 harvest.
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As the name suggest, this tea has double the creamy rich flavor of our super popular Earl Grey Crème.
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A strong and robust black tea from the world-famous and highly awarded Lumbini Tea Estate in southern Sri Lanka.
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An award-winning blend of 2 black teas with notes of raisin and caramel.
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A perfect breakfast tea! Nutty, strong, a bit earthy, with sweet and floral finish.
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A traditional Chinese-style black tea with notes of dark chocolate with a surprisingly sweet finish. (2024 Harvest)
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A blend of high-grade assam, ceylon, and keemun black teas makes this a beloved English Breakfast.
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A robust, high-caffeine breakfast tea combination of pu-erh and black tea, with smooth vanilla and a citrus finish.
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Hand-picked first flush tea leaves, this pure bud tea is naturally sweet, slighty malty, with hints of sugarcane. A truly exquisite artisanal tea! Spring 2025 harvest.
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Everest Breakfast is a simple combo of malty Yunnan black tea and tippy Indian Assam. The best of both worlds combine into a mountain of flavors!