The result is a rich, full-bodied tea with a lovely golden colour. Strength and briskness comes from the East African teas, balanced with the maltiness of Assam. Great with a dash of milk and a perfect way to start your day.
Biodegradable pyramid bags.
Brewing instructions: 1-2 teaspoons of loose leaf or 1 pyramid bag. 3-5mins at 95-100ºC with milk.
Good to know fun fact: The first English breakfast blend actually comes from America! In 1843, Richard Davies, an English apothecary from Hull who had founded a small tea company in New York, made a new mix of tea that he called “English Breakfast”, and the people loved it!
Food pairing: Extremely versatile and perfect with breakfast, whether its English or Continental, cakes or chocolate.
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Teasup 24 Earl Grey x 50 bags
£16.95
This aromatic Earl Grey tea comes from the best planting areas of the Nilgiri Hills of South India, married with premium natural oil from the bergamot orange for a wonderfully refreshing black tea with citrus notes. Biodegradable pyramid bags. Brewing instructions: 1-2 teaspoons of loose leaf or 1 pyramid bag. 3 mins at 90-95ºC without milk, 3-5mins at 95-100ºC with milk. Just turn your kettle off before boiling if you don't have a temperature controlled kettle. Good to know: Earl Grey is the most popular flavoured blend in the world and gets its name from Charles Grey, the Second Earl Grey who was British Prime Minister between 1830 to 1834. The tea used for our Earl Grey comes from the Glendale Tea Estate, in which has heritage dating all the way back to 1835 - right around the time of Prime Minister Earl Grey. Food pairing: The citrus notes from the bergamot oil work perfectly with smoked salmon, as well as dishes that include lemon, such as lemon drizzle cake.
Teasup 7 Peppermint Leaf x 50 bags
£16.95
This premium peppermint leaf is refreshing at any time of day when you need that “pick-me-up” without a caffeine kick. Its minty taste also freshens the palate and peppermint leaf has been used throughout history to help with digestion. Biodegradable pyramid bags. Brewing instructions: 1 teaspoon of loose leaf or 1 pyramid bag per serving. 4-8 mins as preferred at 95-100ºC. Good to know: As well being used to help digestion, it also pairs well with chocolate too!
Teasup 5 Planet Relax Tea x 50 bags
£16.95
Unwind, de-stress and calm with this caffeine-free bedtime tea. Chamomile and lavender have long been used to help calm and relax, and the chamomile base balances aromatic notes with the floral scents from the rose petal and lavender, and takes “calm” to a whole new level. Biodegradable pyramid bags. Brewing instructions: 1-2 teaspoons of loose leaf or 1 pyramid bag. 4-8 mins as preferred, at 95-100º without milk. Good to know: It's great to drink all day, and particularly good in the evening to help unwind, de-stress and calm before bed time.
Teasup 21 Lemongrass & Ginger x 50 bags
£16.95
This refreshing caffeine-free infusion takes you on an uplifting taste journey, with fresh citric notes from the finest lemongrass, and hints of spice from the ginger and fennel. Biodegradable pyramid bags. Brewing instructions: 2 teaspoons of loose leaf or 1 pyramid bag*. 3-5 mins as preferred, at 95-100º without milk. *The pyramid tea bags are plastic-free. Good to know: 100% caffeine-free, it's great to drink at any time of day.
