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English Breakfast is a robust black tea blend, often mixed from Assam, Ceylon, and Kenyan teas, prized for its stimulating properties and ability to pair with milk and sugar. Its uses include providing a morning energy boost from its caffeine and L-theanine content, improving heart and gut health through antioxidants like flavonoids, and supporting other benefits like oral health and alertness.
Primary uses
Morning beverage:
It's a popular, stimulating morning drink that provides a sustained energy boost, similar to coffee but often without the jitters, thanks to the combination of caffeine and l-theanine.
Heart health:
The antioxidants, such as flavonoids, found in the black tea can contribute to better heart health by helping to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol.
Gut health:
It may improve gut health by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut, which can also boost metabolism and aid digestion.
Other uses and benefits
Improved alertness and focus:
The combination of caffeine and l-theanine in black tea can enhance alertness, focus, and cognitive performance without causing a significant crash.
Oral health:
The polyphenols in the tea can help reduce plaque and combat cavity-causing bacteria in the mouth.
Bone health:
It contains minerals like potassium and manganese that can support strong bones, although more research is ongoing.
Blood sugar management:
Drinking it without added sweeteners can help lower blood glucose levels and improve the body's ability to manage blood sugar, especially after meals.
Skin and hair:
Antioxidants can promote skin health and radiance, while the caffeine, when applied topically, may help with blood circulation and oil balance on the scalp.
How to enjoy it
Hot: It can be enjoyed plain, but is traditionally brewed with milk and sugar to complement its strong flavor.
With additions: Lemon can be added for extra flavor.
Iced: It can also be served cold as an iced tea.