Description
Strong and full-bodied black tea blend served with milk and sugar.
Technical
English Breakfast Tea's flavor and aroma are affected by optimal brewing temperature and time. The addition of milk and sugar can balance out the bitterness and enhance the sweetness of the tea, as the casein in milk binds to tannins and the sugar balances the bitterness.
Science
Primary Reaction
Extraction of tannins and caffeine from black tea leaves
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
MaltySweetEarthyFloralWoodyToasted
Wine Analogy
Similar tannin structure to young Cabernet Sauvignon
Coffee Analogy
Comparable extraction profile to medium-roast Colombian coffee
Perfume Analogy