english breakfast
by adagio teas
(64 reviews)
type: black
origin: china
region: anhui
variety: keemun
ingredients: black tea
caffeine: strong
price level: $$$$
English Breakfast is a full-bodied black tea blend that goes well with a traditional English Breakfast. The original cup was made with black Keemun tea from Anhui province in China. Across many generations, plenty of different interpretations of this famous blend have been made. Our English Breakfast stays close to the classic. Made from top quality black Keemun tea, prized for its rich, slightly smoky flavor and perfectly 'on point' astringency. Balanced, very honeyed aroma. May be enjoyed plain or with a drop of milk. This fine example of English Breakfast remains one of Adagio's most popular varieties. Steep at 212°F for 3-5 minutes
Recent reviews
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Rhonda Burkham
I'm very fond of breakfast teas, Irish, English, Scottish, etc.. and this blend is one of the best. A nice bold flavor without the bitter taste some lesser brands can have. I highly recommend.
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Ada Clark
This tea is a good one and worth the extra cost over the other breakfast tea varieties from adagio. It has a strong black tea flavor but with the loveliest honey notes. It's naturally just a bit sweet but packs the same "punch" of caffeine. A nice gentle way to start the day.
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Shanna Riley
One of the best black teas I've ever had, esp if you get the Moonlight version for a little creme & softness.
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John Hanson
A very good black tea when you add a little sweetener and a splash of milk it is great in the morning
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Lauren S.
A lovely English Breakfast tea, and like other reviewers already said, one of the better ones I've had. It's always good when I want something plain and not a flavored tea in the morning.
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John McKenna
One of the best English Breakfast varieties I have had, brewed at 205 degrees for 4 minutes, a perfect balanced cup.
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Lawrence Devore
Excellent tea to start the morning with. Other teas that I've tried do not come close.
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Julie W
I love this glorious plain black tea -- wonderful start to the day or at anytime!! Great with a bit of milk/creamer, or without. Definitely a staple in my tea stash!
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Lauren Eber
Flavorful, full-bodied, slightly smoky, very smooth, satisfying morning cup. This is one I've reordered repeatedly. Delicious with a splash of unsweetened non-dairy creamer to temper the acidity and jump-start my day.
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Anne Diehl
A well rounded black tea that is priced well for those of us on a budget. Great morning tea.
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K C
This makes a great start to the day with a bit of soy milk added. Smooth and full bodied cup with a just a bit of maltiness.
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Janet Ross
This English breakfast is a classic, with rich, mildly malty flavors. I enjoyed it with nothing added first, then I added some raw honey, which was also delicious. The second steep was great as well. I steeped at 200 degrees for 4 minutes.
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Jessica Normal
Bold yet smooth, Adagio's English Breakfast is perfection in a cup. Even if you favor flavored teas, give this EB a try sometime- it has a subtle smokey floral flavor that's difficult to describe, you can caox it forward with a bit of sugar.
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Jeanine B.
This is a nice classic English breakfast. The flavor is bold and the caffeine kick helps me start the day.
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Sleepy Greyhound
This is a perfect cup of English Breakfast tea. Smooth and rich with just enough astringency. A hint of cocoa and a lovely flavor. One of my favorites!
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E G
What a lovely cup! For me the description was spot on. I like to add literally just a couple of drops of honey. Overall, very smooth with a nice level of astringency, slight pepperiness, honeyed aroma and slight maltiness. I swear it tastes like an English pub - slightly smokey, like there's a dry fire going, almost a little bit leathery and dry autumn outdoorsy.
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Meredith Buckley
A classic. A little malty, pairs well with milk and sugar - what’s not to like?
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sharron pottorf
YUM! My fave! Add milk and honey or french vanilla creamer and enjoy a caffine high to enjoy the day. Smells great also.
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Amanda Mahar
This is my favorite tea, I steep for 5 minutes at 212 degrees. I always get the huge bag because I drink it constantly!
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Cindi Drinks Tea
Mmmm, this one is yummy! I used to think I didn't like black tea, but I think it was mainly Ceylon I wasn't digging. This is a nice, rich earthy brew with almost a woody aroma and no astringency. Really good tea!
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Lisa Proffitt
Nice way to kick off your day. A splash of cream and sugar and I am off.
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Alicia D
Perfect morning cup. Not too astringent good full flavor. Perfect with a bit of cream
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Howard Brosseau
Still our favorite - strong, bold but not bitter, even if it brews awhile…stays good through breakfast and reading of the New York Times.
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Juniper Pryor
Listen, Twinnings’ English Breakfast will always be my first love. However, this tea is on a whole ‘nother level in terms of flavor.
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E S
Another really good black tea! Like the Scottish breakfast tea, it is best with a splash of whole milk. This one is a bit lighter and brighter in character. I prefer the Scottish tea, but the english is a good substitute.
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Marion Black
You can’t go wrong with an English breakfast tea. Theirs is very good. I enjoyed mine with some rock sugar and a little cream.
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shesallthat
You really can’t go wrong with this. It’s your basic tea we all grew up with only better. It’s strong but not too strong. As with all black teas I under brew careful to not make it too bitter. I enjoy some sugar and creamer with it.
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Kaitlyn Elvin
Solid breakfast tea. If you're looking for a classic black tea, this is it.
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Beverly Lovelace
This was a great English Breakfast, I enjoy it very much, and will be re ordering it.
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Tea Tigress
This tea was pungent, with notes of chocolate, then some bitterness that was followed by more chocolate. It wasn't astringent but I didn't care for the bitterness coupled with the pungency of the tea.
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Red Wolfe
A classic, nice and balanced. Not much to say about it beyond it's a good wake up tea, simple enough to drink without thinking but not cheap and low quality.
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Emily Cargile
This tea smells like roses! The flavor is pretty unique -- floral and malty at the same time if that makes sense. I wouldn't find myself craving this (especially not as much as an Earl Grey tea, which I love) but I could drink this more than occasionally!
I don't think I have ever had the opportunity to drink a nice loose-leaf English Breakfast. I've always had the cheap version in the bags. I really did enjoy this one overall!
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Shannon Webb
The leaves look to be of nice quality. As far a s the flavor, this is your typical English Breakfast tea. It is fairly smooth, but I did have to add some rock sugar in this to combat the bitterness from the tannins. If I ever purchase this, I will likely add some sort of dairy/non-dairy product to this to make a builder's brew.
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Cameron Kilchrist
I didn't think I was an English Breakfast fan until I tried this one! It's smooth, sweet, and complex in a way the other English Breakfasts I've tried (all bagged to boot) simply aren't.
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Kimberly Hnatko
I love starting the morning with this one. It's smooth and rich without being too bold. I usually drink it straight, but it is just delightful when you add a bit of cream and sugar.
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Han lastname
Strong! I was jittery all day after this one. The flavor is good, almost like a malted tea. I understand why this one is so popular but it just isn't for me.
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Rachel Emmel
Such a good, rich black tea! I didn't get any astringency, but that could be because I sweeten my teas anyway - though this tea didn't really need much sweetening. I did get a lovely malty flavor, not so much chocolate notes. I easily managed 2 good steeps from this.
Steeped (1) 200F 4min, (2) 212F 4.5min
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Rebekah Strickland
This is a nice alternative to coffee in the morning or a good evening cup. Its not too overwhelming but strong enough to be effective.
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Dorothy Summey
Malty rich flavors were notes with the addition of cream and sugar. I think the queen would approve!
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Mike Bevel
In fairness I'm American so if you're English at all don't trust my 5-star review.
For a yank, it's the best English Breakfast I've had. Full-bodied without any bitterness (and I steep for longer than I think is legal in most counties in the UK); it has entirely replaced coffee for me.
Very delicious. Would drink again.
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Michael Jacobson
My least favorite of the three british breakfast teas (scottish, irish, english). Solid but has less of the bitterness I seek out in these sort of teas. Although, it definitely had a strong mineral taste and bold flavor.
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Maria Burns
Very good! An excellent, inoffensive, and highly effective tea. I do prefer their Irish Breakfast tea for it's slightly more mineral taste, but this is one I always have on hand!
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Lydia Getgen
This is a great standard English breakfast tea - perfect for those mornings when simplicity is needed!
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improbableZero
A classic! My dad loves this one - he even asked me where I got it so he could order more.
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Michael Cramer
A worthwhile tea with excellent notes of cocoa that's a great treat to start the day. It's 100% Keemun, which is my favorite.
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Gerard Kendle
One of my favorites. A smooth finish with just a slight smoky note. It reminds me of my childhood in the UK.
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Janelle Waz
A very solid English Breakfast. It's a little weaker than Adagio's Irish Breakfast, but it's by no means a lesser tea. Great taste for any time of day. Now, I do notice some clouds of something at the bottom of the pot when I brew this: it's from the tea and not bad.