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July 11, 2017

English Breakfast

By The St. James Tearoom

Breakfast Traditional Black Tea
Signature Tastes – St. James Blend

hearty and stirring

English Breakfast

Whatever your day holds, make sure to be ready for it. Awaken from that good night’s sleep and brighten your soul and eyes with a St. James blend of traditional favorites, hearty and stirring. Brown sugar will truly bring out the best of these flavors, and milk will soften it slightly. Take time for an English Breakfast!

Steeping Directions

Learn how to make “English Breakfast” to enjoy at home!

  • Basic
  • Connoisseur

Basic

 water at a rolling boil (~212° F)

 1 tsp tea leaves per 6 oz. water (standard teacup)

 ~ 4 minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

 milk and brown sugar will complement

Tea Tip: For fullest flavor, use a tea strainer with enough room to allow the tea leaves to open as they steep.

Connoisseur

 water at a rolling boil (~212° F)

 1 1⁄2 heaping Tbsp tea leaves (32 oz. water / medium-sized teapot)
2 heaping Tbsp tea leaves (48 oz. water / large-sized teapot)

 ~ 2 minutes: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping

 ~ 3 1 ⁄2 minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference

 ~ 4 minutes: recommended steep time for “English Breakfast.” Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

 milk and brown sugar will complement

Tea Tip: Taste by pouring only a quarter inch of tea into the cup.

At Teatime

Request this tea to be served as one of the three teas at your teatime reservation!

(505) 242-3752

Enjoy at Home

Purchase this loose leaf tea in our
St. James Market!


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BreakfastComplete CollectionSt. James BlendTraditional / BreakfastTraditional Black Tea
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