English Breakfast

Tea type
Black Tea
Ingredients
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Flavors
Malt, Tea, Tannic
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Average preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 4 min, 0 sec 2 g 9 oz / 275 ml

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  • “Note: I am drinking the loose leaf version. I am really, really eager to try the Afternoon Tea in this set with jasmine and bergamot, but I wanted to dip some gingerbread almond biscotti in my tea...” Read full tasting note
  • “I got several bags of this tea from a friend who lives over in England. It was supposed to arrive for X-mas, but Canada Post apparently backlogged all of its incomming deliveries. The colour, when...” Read full tasting note
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  • “The bagged version of this is what I’ve taken to drinking at my in-laws’ house. It’s rather old (best before date was 18 months ago), but it’s still better than Twinings Everyday!” Read full tasting note
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  • “This is a good tea for something easy to pop in the water and hit the road with. You get a lot of caffeine, and a flavor that’s not too bitter like tea bags tend to be. benefits from a little cream...” Read full tasting note
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From Whittard of Chelsea

The most popular House blend. It is rich, strong, fresh tasting, with good color and flavor. It contains Ceylon for flavour, Assam for strength, and Kenya for colour.

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23 Tasting Notes

3218 tasting notes

Note: I am drinking the loose leaf version.

I am really, really eager to try the Afternoon Tea in this set with jasmine and bergamot, but I wanted to dip some gingerbread almond biscotti in my tea this morning, and that really calls for unflavored tea to me. I opted for this one and braced myself for the first sip because it says, “Strong, Traditional” on the front of the beautiful little green and gold tin that I doubt I will ever part with because it is so beautiful.

The color in the cup did not lie. I made this in a small glass teapot and saw that it was a medium color with great clarity, though not too pale. I am a little afraid of some assam teas and I figured there would surely be some in this blend (and there is) but it isn’t harsh at all. I made a resteep because I hadn’t finished my biscotti and it was a little paler, not quite as strong, but still very enjoyable.

This is a good all around tea, easily drunk without milk or sugar, tasty for dipping biscotti or tea biscuits, and perfect for when you are not craving a particular tea or flavor and want an easy choice. Very nice!

Rosehips

Gingerbread almond biscotti sounds amazing!

Fjellrev

Oh man, does it ever.

ashmanra

They are quite good, and I only find them near Christmas. I need to go buy some extras to hoard!

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1908 tasting notes

I got several bags of this tea from a friend who lives over in England. It was supposed to arrive for X-mas, but Canada Post apparently backlogged all of its incomming deliveries.

The colour, when I add milk, is quite unique – it’s the exact colour of butterscotch, or maybe of creamy peanut butter. Maybe that’s the Kenyan tea they added ‘for colour’?

The tea is quite full-bodied and the tastes makes me think of toast, which seems quite appropriate all things considered. ;)

Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec
Angrboda

I’m crossing my fingers that my swap letter for you should be arriving soonishly too, then!

LENA

Mmmm….this sounds good.

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123 tasting notes

The bagged version of this is what I’ve taken to drinking at my in-laws’ house. It’s rather old (best before date was 18 months ago), but it’s still better than Twinings Everyday!

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14 tasting notes

This is a good tea for something easy to pop in the water and hit the road with. You get a lot of caffeine, and a flavor that’s not too bitter like tea bags tend to be. benefits from a little cream and honey.

It has a boldness of flavor which can be nice in the morning but which I tend to avoid.
The liqueur is dark reddish and inky. It will stain your teeth, the glass, and your newly pressed white shirt. It will make your breathe smell like a compost heap. You could say that all teas do this to some extent, which is true, but Whittard’s breakfast blend seems to excel in “most like ink” category.

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 4 min, 30 sec

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206 tasting notes

Took this one to class with me this morning for my finals review sessions. This is another one of those teas that is so simple but a staple tea. One to go to if your indecisive. Loved it black and also loved it with a little honey. Got me through the morning and I love it. Thank you Shelley_Lorraine for this mystery sample. I will definitely keep this one as a morning go to:)

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13 tasting notes

Pretty solid everyday tea for the price. I find it has hints of tobacco in a good way and is worth having this on hand for those who like strong black tea.

Preparation
195 °F / 90 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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200 tasting notes

I got this in a pack that also contained the ‘Whittard Original’ blend. I prefer the other one because there is more flavour to it, and I think more assam, which is a sure-fire way of keeping it interesting.

So this is a bit of a disappointment really. Maybe I just set my hopes too high

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37 tasting notes

I got the teabag version.
Not much aroma, maybe a hint of malt? Tastes somewhat plain, with a little bit of tannin, tbh I hoped for more, this is not quite amusing to me, drinkable but there are better things outside. It might be better if I brew it stronger..

Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 7 OZ / 200 ML

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2238 tasting notes

I skipped ahead to day 7 this morning, as 6 is a fruit tea. It’s morning. I want caffeine. Also, this is another tea I’m convinced I’ve tried already, but no notes or rating…

I’m glad to try this one again, though, because it’s unexpectedly good. I had it down in my head as nice but ordinary, but it’s actually deliciously malty with the tiniest background hint of pepper. It’s strong and pretty tannic, but I don’t mind that too much. I mean, I couldn’t drink cup after cup after cup, but it’s ideal as a motivational morning kick.

I have new respect for this one.

Preparation
Boiling 3 min, 15 sec

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1831 tasting notes

A tea bag from Izzy, thank you!

Apparently, my third tasting note of this tea. Always with year difference.

Pretty much common black tea, mellow and hints of tannic; but missing bready or other interesting flavours. It’s okay.

Flavors: Tannic

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 4 min, 0 sec 10 OZ / 300 ML

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