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Guide to English Tea

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9 A G U I D E to E N G L I S H T E A E N G L I S H B R E A K F A S T. As the name implies, this is the ideal morning brew—a full-bodied, richly flavoured tea with a robust aroma. It usually consists of a blend of black teas from Assam, Sri Lanka and Kenya; more expensive blends may include Chinese Keemun tea. English Breakfast tea goes well with milk and sugar. D A R J E E L I N G . Called the "champagne of tea," this light- coloured tea has a mild, floral aroma and is distinguished by its refreshing, thin-bodied flavours. It is available in black, green, white or oolong varieties. True Darjeeling comes from the eponymous area of India's Bengal region, though some types are falsely labelled as such.

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