English Breakfast Blend No. 2 Tea - Loose Leaf
Category: Loose Leaf Tea
Elevate your morning ritual with our distinguished English Breakfast Blend No. 2 Loose Leaf Tea. Meticulously crafted for the traditional palate, Blend No. 2 is intentionally composed of larger-sized orthodox leaves. This deliberate leaf geometry demands a slower, more measured brewing window compared to Blend No. 1, yielding a deeply layered, full-bodied extraction that never rushes its flavor release. Serving as the quintessential partner to a robust morning meal, it pours a coppery, brilliant liquor that unfurls with a classical tea characterโtasting magnificent straight or paired with milk to amplify its natural sweetness.
The Origin Profile: Continental Terroir & Leaf Geometry
The exceptional structural integrity of Blend No. 2 is achieved through a rigorous multi-origin matrix spanning the finest high-altitude gardens of Assam, Ceylon, and Kenya. Cultivated predominantly in rich, well-draining sandy gravel plots elevated at 500+ meters above sea level, these estates experience a distinct microclimate marked by high temperatures and low atmospheric moisture. These environmental stressors force the tea plant to concentrate its essential oils, producing larger leaves that boast an inherently malty, highly robust flavor profile. Balanced with premium, lighter-bodied black tea elements, this classic British-style blend offers a sophisticated, bracing cup served hot or over ice.
| Product Characteristics & Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Cup Profile | Full-bodied, traditional morning character with heavy tea flavor notes, coppery brightness, and a clean finish. Excellent with milk. |
| Ingredients | 100% Premium Black Tea |
| Antioxidant Density | High |
| Caffeine Level | Medium |
| Leaf Grade / Style | Larger-sized orthodox black tea leaves (requires a slower, more patient steep time). |
| Dietary Designations | 100% Vegan, Gluten-Free. |
Because larger leaves require precise thermal control for full extraction, review our master steeping protocol: How to Make Tea.
English Breakfast Blend No. 2 Tea - Loose Leaf
1oz Sampler Pack
4oz
5lb
8oz
16oz
$28.99 Add to Cart
Cup Characteristics
Ingredients Black tea
Flavor Profile English Breakfast
Details
The Origin Profile: Continental Terroir & Leaf Geometry
| Caffeine Level | Medium |
Product Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 5.25 (in) |
| Height | 3.0 (in) |
| Depth | 7.25 (in) |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Type | Black Tea, Breakfast Tea, British Favorites, Ceylon Tea, and English Breakfast Tea |
| Dietary Options | Caffeinated and Gluten Free |
| Season | Everyday |
| Size | 4oz |
| Flavor | English Breakfast |
| Ingredients | Black tea |
| Cup Characteristics | A perfect breakfast tea with good body and full tea flavour notes. Coppery bright especially enticing with milk. |
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