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English Breakfast (High Grown) Black Tea

Price reflects 2oz (25-30 teaspoons per 2oz)
$3.80
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Capturing posh, purity and pageantry, this hidden treasure of royal lineage raises this most beloved morning black tea to new heights. Each sip unfolds to reveal the complexity of the high grown full leaves. Feel like royalty with this elegantly time-honored classic and add a majestic nod to every cup.

Full-bodied infusion with malty and oaky undertones

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4.0

(based on 44 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (22)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

74%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • High quality (27)
  • Smooth body (22)
  • Fresh (13)
  • Soothing (13)
  • Aromatic (11)

Cons

  • Weak (7)
  • Bitter (5)

Best Uses

  • Morning (23)
  • Anytime (15)
  • Afternoon (13)
  • Evening (4)
    • Tea Body:
    • Medium (19), Full (18), Lightweight (5)
    • Tea Flavor:
    • Malty (19), Fruity (5), Vegetal (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Tea enthusiast (34), High-end shopper (12), Health conscious (7), Occasional tea drinker (3)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Absolutely brilliant tea!

This has got to be one of the most superb teas I have ever tried, and it is so inexpensive! I like my tea REALLY strong (must be the European in me...)...Read complete review

This has got to be one of the most superb teas I have ever tried, and it is so inexpensive! I like my tea REALLY strong (must be the European in me...), and this is probably the best robust tea I've found. Be sure not to steep it for longer than 3 minutes, as it can get slightly bitter. I also recommend adding a small scoop of the German rock sugar to make the tea's flavor come out even more. Also, being a college student myself, this tea gets me going in the morning before class and it doesn't kill my wallet.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Did the tea change?

This tea has changed. I have been buying bulk 2lb bricks of English Breakfast from one of the local Teavanas for the last 18 months. The last one I bought is definitely not the ...Read complete review

This tea has changed. I have been buying bulk 2lb bricks of English Breakfast from one of the local Teavanas for the last 18 months. The last one I bought is definitely not the same. First clue, packaging changed. Next I noticed the dried tea leaves look different, they are longer and less spiraled and twisted. Finally, the taste is off. Much stronger malty flavor though overall weak in flavor. I'm extremely disappointed that I spent $60+ on tea that I can barely tolerate drinking. If this trend continues, it threatens my patronage there.

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5.0

a morning classic done right

By kpa42

from Latrobe, Pa

Pros

  • Energizing
  • Hearty
  • High Quality
  • Soothing

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Morning

    Comments about Teavana English Breakfast (High Grown) Black Tea:

    I've drank a heck of a lot of Irish and English breakfast teas from many different manufacturers. It's been a staple of my mornings for many years now.

    I've recently ventured into the world of loose teas and higher end teas and, while among the cheaper teas on this site, let me say that this is absolutely worlds better than any English Breakfast Teabag or loose tea you'll find in the supermarket.

    To those stating it is too strong or too bitter, I'd suggest cutting back on your brewing amount and/or time. It is a strong tea, and if you use a smaller amount you'll cut back on its bite; similarly, bitterness is likely resulting from overbrewing. Brew for the time reccomended and you should remove the bitter notes.

    All in all, a great black breakfast tea, drank straight or with cream and/or sugar.

    • Tea Body:
    • Full
    • Tea Flavor:
    • Earthen

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    1.0

    Tastes Like wet leaves

    By DhampireHEK

    from Long Island, NY

    About Me Drink Tea 24-7, Tea Enthusiast

    Pros

      Cons

      • Bitter
      • Taste Is Off
      • Too Strong

      Best Uses

        Comments about Teavana English Breakfast (High Grown) Black Tea:

        English breakfast is one of my favorite teas.I can't get through my day without it. I've gotten english breakfast from Teavana on several occasions and fell in love with it... untill i got it this last time. I made this new batch the same way I always have and the flavor was revolting. It taste like wet leaves. I tried to add more milk and sugar to make it taste better but it just made it worse. I couldn't even finish it. I don't know what they changed but I will NOT get this tea again.

        • Tea Body:
        • Full
        • Tea Flavor:
        • Malty, Vegetal

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        2.0

        Doesn't taste like English Breakfast

        By Brandi

        from Pittsburgh, PA

        About Me Tea Enthusiast

        Pros

          Cons

          • Weak

          Best Uses

            Comments about Teavana English Breakfast (High Grown) Black Tea:

            This tastes more like Jasmine tea than proper English Breakfast to me. It has a very aromatic, perfumey flavor that doesn't taste quite right with cream and sugar- which is how I drink it. As others have said, it's also very weak, and doesn't have the same body I am used to. I think I'll stick with my London Cuppa tea bags.

            • Tea Body:
            • Light

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            3.0

            Not as flavourful as hoped for

            By HappyGirl

            from Toronto, Canada

            About Me Tea Enthusiast

            Pros

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Afternoon

                Comments about Teavana English Breakfast (High Grown) Black Tea:

                not particularly aromatic nor flavourful...will try again in a few weeks after I am over my virus...tea is one of my treatments when I feel sick and this tea doesn't do it for me.

                • Tea Body:
                • Light
                • Tea Flavor:
                • bland

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                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                My Morning Tea Of Choice :)

                By Emily :-)

                from Ohio

                About Me Tea Enthusiast

                Pros

                • Aromatic
                • Energizing
                • Fresh
                • High Quality
                • Smooth Body
                • Soothing

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Evening
                  • Morning

                  Comments about Teavana English Breakfast (High Grown) Black Tea:

                  This tea is the very first tea I've tried (I got it for a Christmas Preasent,) but absolutly not my last. To this day since then, this is still my favorite tea out of the many I've tried.

                  This tea is best with just a few peices of German Rock sugar, only about 3 or so, and a touch of milk. For my 20 oz pot, I typically will use 3 tea spoons of tea, 9 peices or rock sugar, and a tad of milk, maybe honey.

                  If your looking for a tea to mix with other teas, I have found that this blends extremely well with Honeybush Vanilla Herbal tea. It gives it a very unique flavor profile and an interesting kick for a jump start to the mornings. :)

                  • Tea Body:
                  • Medium

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                  (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  3.0

                  It's Okay

                  By Rei

                  from Fairfax, VA

                  About Me Tea Enthusiast

                  Pros

                    Cons

                    • Weak

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Teavana English Breakfast (High Grown) Black Tea:

                      I am a big fan of English Breakfast teas and have been drinking them since I was a small child. This tea, unfortunately, did not live up to my expectations. It was rather weak by comparison to others I've had and tasted a bit off. I am glad I didn't buy it in bulk. I will continue to shop for my other teas at Teavana, but I will be finding my English Breakfast elsewhere.

                      • Tea Body:
                      • Medium
                      • Tea Flavor:
                      • Malty

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                      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Best stuff on this site for the price

                      By Honeybadgers

                      from Seattle

                      About Me Tea Enthusiast

                      Pros

                      • Aromatic
                      • Convenient
                      • High Quality
                      • Smooth Body

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Anytime

                        Comments about Teavana English Breakfast (High Grown) Black Tea:

                        The tea hasn't changed. Perhaps there was an odd season, but it's always been consistent for me. This tea is wonderful as a daily drinker. It's rather unique, almost pu-erh ish in having a slightly woody, slightly sweet taste. I've tried the highest quality stuff teavana has, and I can notice the quality when tasted side by side, but for the price, this stuff just can't be beat, and at this price, us poor tea enthusiasts can still have something nice every day. It's miles above most black teas and miles below their cost.

                        • Tea Body:
                        • Medium
                        • Tea Flavor:
                        • Malty, Sweet, Vegetal

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                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        3.0

                        Nothing special

                        By glassNmetalLady

                        from Knoxville, TN

                        About Me High-End Shopper, Tea Enthusiast

                        Pros

                          Cons

                          • Weak

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about Teavana English Breakfast (High Grown) Black Tea:

                            I probably shouldn't have tried this after I had been drinking a lot of Black Dragon Pearl tea. This tastes like plain boiled water by comparison. I tried using more tea which helped some. I also tried brewing it longer and it just got bitter. I admit I haven't had a lot of "Breakfast" teas so what I like may not fall into that category. I drank this but won't order it again.

                            • Tea Body:
                            • Medium

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                            (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            1.0

                            Does not taste right.

                            By J tea lover person

                            from Colorado

                            About Me Tea Enthusiast

                            Pros

                            • Fresh
                            • High Quality

                            Cons

                            • Odd flavor

                            Best Uses

                            • Afternoon
                            • Morning

                            Comments about Teavana English Breakfast (High Grown) Black Tea:

                            A year ago Teavana changed something with English breakfast and it has not tasted right sence. I has a almost ginger flavor.

                            • Tea Body:
                            • Light
                            • Tea Flavor:
                            • Malty, Vegetal

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                            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            4.0

                            Great English Breakfast

                            By Jody

                            from SD

                            About Me Tea Enthusiast

                            Pros

                            • Energizing
                            • High Quality
                            • Soothing

                            Cons

                            • Bitter

                            Best Uses

                            • Afternoon
                            • Morning

                            Comments about Teavana English Breakfast (High Grown) Black Tea:

                            I think this tea is fantastic. I have tried many English and Irish breakfast teas and this one is great. I am confused with those who think it is cheap. I think it has the malty and citrusy flavor associated with high quality black tea. You do have to watch your brew time,as the tannin qualities will kill the flavor if over-seeped. I really enjoy this tea, especially on a cool Fall night.

                            • Tea Body:
                            • Medium
                            • Tea Flavor:
                            • Citrusy, Malty

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