English Breakfast

English Breakfast tea is made by a lot of companies, but this one is by Twining's. I tried it because I wanted to know what distinguishes it from Twining's Irish Breakfast.

Flavor: This tea is pretty much the same as Irish Breakfast. However, the second time I tried it, I noticed a "real" tea taste which reminded me of the time I spent in England. It has a rich taste, and although you can tell there are tannins present, it does not have the bitterness associated with tannic acid. When asked to describe the taste of the tea, a friend of mine stated, "It tastes like citrus and milk or some kind of flower."

Suggested Additions: I'd like to try it with lemon and honey, however I have not yet. Honey with a dash of milk gives it a warm flowery taste, while raw sugar with a liberal amount of milk gives it the same creamy and nutty flavor as the Irish Breakfast. Two scoops of white sugar with a splash of milk creates the flavor of the tea I drank in England.

Ingredients: Black tea

Purpose: For me, this tea is nostalgic. It also has a comforting flavor, probably because of the rich nutty feel. Lastly, its black tea so it has a good amount of caffeine.