Breakfast Black Tea | The Essential Store

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Description

Two single-estate black teas — grown in Sri Lanka and India — resulting in a perfect breakfast tea — a rustic, sweet cup that is uncomplicated and strong enough to stand up to milk and sugar.

• Origin Assam BOP: Bhubrighat Estate, Assam, India
• Origin Ceylon OP: Sri Lanka
• Tasting Notes: Fruity, Sweet
• Body: Full
• Type: Loose-leaf
• Caffeine: Medium
• Packaging: Biodegradable, compostable, resealable bag.

Estates In Sri Lanka & India

Our breakfast tea is a blend of two single-estate teas — one from the Bhubrighat Estate, in Assam, India and another from a mountain estate in Sri Lanka.

The Sri Lankan mountain estate thrives at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 2,500 meters, where the cool, misty climate of Ceylon's central highlands nurtures tea leaves imbued with a brisk freshness and rich, full-bodied flavors. This elevation, coupled with a heritage steeped in tea mastery, crafts teas of unmatched vibrancy.

The Bhubrighat estate comprises of 800 hectares sprawled out across small rocky patches. With 70% of its terrain in the highlands, the estate benefits from the unique climate of the Brahmaputra Valley. This elevation, amidst the warm, moist conditions and rich, monsoon-fed soils, fosters the growth of teas with a bold, malty essence. This highland dominance contributes to the robust and vibrant character that distinguishes Assam teas, reflecting a tradition of tea cultivation that dates back centuries.

Tasting Notes

A rustic, sweet cup with a full body, strong flavor and a complex, coffee-like richness.

• Fruity
• Sweet
• Strong
• Rich

Brewing Instructions

Weight
2.5 grams of tea per 12oz cup

Water Temperature
195°F to 205°F

Steep Time
5-7 minutes

Steepings
Multiple

Questions About The Breakfast Black Tea

How long until I receive my order?

The Breakfast Black Tea arrives approximately from the day of order.

Our products take longer to arrive than most others on the internet. But there's a good reason why. Most of our pieces are made to order and ship directly from the source. We don’t keep warehouses or carry excess inventory. This is how we cut costs and pass thousands in savings back to you. But it also means you have to wait a bit longer.

What is your return policy

The Breakfast Black Tea can be returned after receiving the order only if the product is damaged or unusable.

Our products are made to order. So we cannot offer returns for changes in preference. But we always do what we can to make it right.

To be returned, products need to be completely unused and still in their original packaging.

How can I track my order?

The Breakfast Black Tea ships within of order placement.

Once your order has been shipped, you will receive an email with tracking details, allowing you to monitor its progress. Simply use the provided tracking information on our delivery partner’s website to stay updated on your shipment.

I have another question

Contact us anytime at care@theessential.com

Judge us by our looks

Our packaging is safe, simple, and proudly no frills. We don't think it makes sense to pay for things you throw away immediately.

That's why the Breakfast Black Tea ships in the same protective packaging the manufacturer uses, covered in functional stickers and foreign stamps showing the journey it's been on.

We don't hide it and wear it as a badge of honor for the places our products have been and the people who made them.