There’s no single correct recipe for English Breakfast tea—it’s more of a category of black teas than one specific blend. In fact, the number of recipes matches the number of tea lovers. It’s a mood-driven tea, closely tied to mornings, meant to help you start your day on the right note.
Natural caffeine, tannins, and phenols give it enough strength to handle a splash of milk and a spoonful of sugar without losing its character. A proper dose of desired astringency underscores the need to wake up quickly and face the day ahead.