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5 Teas That Are Meant to Be Served British Style

1 CTC Assam

Let’s face it, this tea steeps up fast and strong. It is made from leaves of the Camellia sinensis var. assamica member of the tea plant family.

There are a number of options for this tea, including

organic Assam loose leaf tea and CTC-style blends available here
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2 English Breakfast Blends

A strong, full-bodied tea often made from Assam, Kenyan, and other black teas. Rich and malty, ideal with milk and sugar.

Explore a variety of

English Breakfast tea blends and traditional breakfast-style black teas
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3 Irish Breakfast Blends

A robust tea with deep color and complex flavor notes including prunes, honey, and nuts. Best prepared strong and balanced with milk.

Browse available options in

Irish Breakfast tea blends with rich, malty profiles
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4 Scottish Breakfast Blends

A bracing, full-bodied tea designed to stand up to soft water. Often paired with traditional Scottish breakfast foods.

Pair this tea with

Scott’s Porridge Oats for a classic Scottish breakfast experience
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You can also find

Scottish Breakfast tea selections with strong, malty character
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5 Yorkshire Harrogate Tea

A full-bodied blend known for its rich flavor and excellent balance when prepared with boiling water and steeped properly.

See available options for

Yorkshire Harrogate loose leaf tea and traditional British blends
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Whether you’re enjoying tea with breakfast or throughout the day, these blends are ideal for a proper British-style cuppa.

See more of A.C. Cargill’s articles

on the tea blog author archive page
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