{"slug":"english-breakfast","name":"English Breakfast","steep_time":{"low_seconds":180,"high_seconds":300},"steep_temperature":{"low_c":95,"high_c":100,"low_f":203,"high_f":212},"web_url":"https://timebeforetea.com/teas/english-breakfast","title":"How to Brew English Breakfast","description":"Steep English Breakfast for 3m – 5m at 95°C – 100°C (203°F – 212°F). A step-by-step brewing guide from Time Before Tea.","steps":[{"name":"Measure your tea","text":"Use about one teaspoon of English Breakfast leaves per 8 oz cup."},{"name":"Heat the water","text":"Bring fresh water to 95°C – 100°C (203°F – 212°F). Water that is too hot will scorch the leaves."},{"name":"Steep","text":"Pour the water over the leaves and steep for 3m – 5m. Start at the shorter time and taste as you go."},{"name":"Strain and serve","text":"Remove the leaves as soon as the steep is done so the tea does not turn bitter."}],"faqs":[{"question":"How long should you steep English Breakfast tea?","answer":"3 to 5 minutes. Three to four minutes to drink plain, four to five if you add milk. Past 5 minutes it turns bitter."},{"question":"What temperature should water be for English Breakfast?","answer":"203–212°F (95–100°C), water at or just off a full boil."},{"question":"What is English Breakfast tea made of?","answer":"It's a blend of black teas, usually Assam with Ceylon and often Kenyan tea. The exact recipe varies by brand."},{"question":"Do you put milk in English Breakfast tea?","answer":"Most people do. The blend is designed to stand up to milk. Add it after brewing, a splash at a time."},{"question":"How much caffeine is in English Breakfast tea?","answer":"Usually about 40–70 mg per 8 oz cup, a bit more than half a cup of coffee, depending on the blend and steep time."},{"question":"What's the difference between English Breakfast and Earl Grey?","answer":"English Breakfast is a plain blend of black teas, malty and robust. Earl Grey is black tea flavored with bergamot oil, which gives it a citrusy, floral aroma."}],"product_handles":[],"store_available":false}