English Breakfast Tea (Noun)
Meaning
Black tea grown in China.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- English breakfast tea, although traditionally associated with India, is also grown in China's Yunnan province where the climate is suitable for black tea production.
- The Chinese version of English breakfast tea is often described as having a smoother and less astringent taste compared to its Indian counterpart.
- Keemun tea from China is sometimes used as a base for English breakfast tea blends due to its smooth and fruity flavor profile.
- Some Chinese tea estates have started producing their own versions of English breakfast tea using local tea varieties and production methods.
- Yunnan Gold, a type of Chinese black tea, is often used in English breakfast tea blends for its malty and earthy flavor notes.