English Breakfast

English Breakfast Blend No. 2

By A.C. Cargill

We found that the tea steeped perfectly after just 5 minutes. To steep longer would have increased the astringency. The liquid was somewhat astringent even after this steep time, but have no fear. It’s meant to be that way

Types of Breakfast Tea

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Tea – It’s What’s for Breakfast

Tea is a splendid idea any time of day - morning, noon or night, before, with or after a meal. So why is it that we have something called a “Breakfast Tea” and what does it have to do with Breakfast?

English Breakfast Blend No. 1

By A.C. Cargill
The Subject: English Breakfast Blend No. 1 from The English Tea Store.
Rating:

Water temperature: 212° F
Steeping time: 5 minutes
Tea type: Black
Scents, flavorings, etc.: No added scents or flavors
Aroma, dry: Good, strong black tea aroma
Aroma in the cup, plain: Light scent, a bit smoky
Taste, plain: Mild, hint of an edge, smoky, hint of sweet
Aroma [...]

Tea and Stuffiness - Part 1

By Christie Smith
There are two kinds of stuffiness associated with drinking tea. Firstly, there is the stuffiness that tea cures or at least eases greatly: the stuffiness of a cold. I have revisited teas wonderfully medicinal qualities A LOT this week since my entire family- from hubby to preschooler to myself- have been down with [...]

English Breakfast Blend No. 2

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Tea – It’s What’s for Breakfast

English Breakfast Blend No. 1

Tea and Stuffiness - Part 1

Types of Tea