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english breakfast tea with milk and sugar

English Breakfast Tea | How To Make The Perfect Cup

Courtney
English Breakfast Tea is a delicious, traditional black tea. It is not limited to breakfast only! Enjoy this full flavored tea with your morning routine, with breakfast, tea time, or even as a late afternoon tea. Regardless, it pairs perfectly with almost any dessert or scrumptious treat.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 6 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Cuisine British
Servings 1 Serving
Calories 167 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Filtered Water
  • 1 Tea Bag or 1 1/2 Teaspoon Loose Leaves
  • Sugar optional
  • Whole Milk optional

Instructions
 

  • Bring water to a boil on the stovetop. (you can also use an electric kettle and set the temp to 212 F)
  • Place tea in a teapot or tea cup.
  • Pour water over the tea and cover.
  • Steep covered for 4-5 minutes.
  • Strain out tea.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Milk Alternatives:
  • Oatmilk - in my opinion is the most neutral flavored
  • Coconut Milk - adds a bit of sweetness.
  • Soy Milk
  • Almond Milk - adds a sweet nutty hint. I prefer unsweetened.
Sugar Alternatives:
    • Raw Honey
    • Stevia
    • Monk Fruit
    • Agave
    • Coconut Sugar
    • Date sugar
    • Sucanant
    • Maple Syrup

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only.

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