What Is English Breakfast Tea? A Simple NZ Guide

 
By Alchemix Tea Team on November , 2025

If you grew up in New Zealand, chances are English Breakfast tea has been part of your day for as long as you can remember. It is the tea you drink at work, the tea your parents brewed before sunrise, the tea cafés default to when you say “just a normal tea, thanks."

But for something so familiar, most people do not actually know what English Breakfast tea is or why it tastes the way it does.

This guide breaks it down in simple terms. No jargon. No tea-snob talk. Just a clear, friendly explanation of what English Breakfast tea is, how it is made, why it is different from Earl Grey, and whether it is good for you. And if you are curious about upgrading your morning cup, we will show you what to look for in a quality blend.

Let’s make your mornings easier. What Exactly Is English Breakfast Tea?

English Breakfast tea is a blend of strong black teas traditionally designed to stand up to milk. That is the simplest definition and the m.....

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