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A Proper Cup of True English Tea Everyday Breakfast

How to brew True English Tea Everyday Breakfast: a full boil, four to five minutes, then milk. A simple, strong morning cup.

  • Prep 6 min
  • Serves 1
  • Easy
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At a glance Updated 5 Feb 2026
True English Tea (T.E.T) Everyday Breakfast, 20 Tea Bags 40g, Black Tea, True English Tea Limited. Sold by Teas.co.uk.
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Made withTrue English Tea (T.E.T) Everyday Breakfast, 20 Tea Bags 40g
The recipe

Exact quantities, then the method.

True English Tea's Everyday Breakfast is a straightforward English Breakfast blend, made for the first cup of the day. Nothing fussy about it: brewed properly it gives a strong, even-tempered mug that holds up to milk and sugar.

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Boiling water, a steady four to five minutes, then milk to your liking.

⏱ 6 min 🍽 Serves 1 📊 Easy 📚 Black Tea Recipes

You'll need

  • 1 tea bag of True English Tea Everyday Breakfast
  • 200ml freshly boiled water (100C)
  • A splash of milk
  • Sugar to taste (optional)

Method

  1. Boil fresh water and pour it over the bag at a full 100C.
  2. Steep for 4 to 5 minutes so it comes up to full strength.
  3. Press the bag against the side of the mug, then lift it out.
  4. Add milk, and sugar if you take it.
  5. Do not rush it; a short brew tastes thin and watery.
What you'll end up with: A solid, straightforward breakfast cup, bright in the mug and happy with a splash of milk.

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