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Earl Grey vs English Breakfast
English Breakfast is the plain, robust black blend; Earl Grey is black tea scented with bergamot citrus. The choice is really about whether you want your morning cup perfumed or straightforward.
| Earl Grey | English Breakfast | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Black tea | Black tea |
| Caffeine | Medium | High |
| Flavor | citrusy, floral, bergamot | robust, earthy, malty |
| Best time | Morning, Mid-morning | Morning |
| Temperature | 95°C | 98°C |
| Steep time | 3.5 min | 4 min |
| Amount | 2.5 g | 2.5 g |
Choose Earl Grey if…
you enjoy a citrusy, aromatic twist on black tea.
Choose English Breakfast if…
you want the classic strong cup that takes milk without complaint.
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