English Breakfast Tea in Tea(476)

Does English breakfast tea contain caffeine?

Traditional English breakfast tea is a blend of several different black teas from different regions and as a result contains caffeine. There are between 40 and 70 milligrams of caffeine in an eight-ounce cup of English breakfast tea.

How long are you supposed to let a tea bag steep?

Boil about 8 ounces of hot water, or enough to fill your mug. Pour boiling hot water over your tea bag. Let the tea bag steep in the hot water for about five minutes. For a lighter flavor, you can remove the tea bag after three minutes. For some herbal teas, a longer steep time may be required to produce a more flavorful cup of tea.

Are there health benefits to drinking black tea?

There are several health benefits to drinking black tea. Black tea provides the body with natural antioxidants like catechins and polyphenols. The tea contains a fairly low level of caffeine and is also low in calories and contains no fat or carbohydrates.