english breakfast

today the habit of tea drinking is inexorably linked to england even though

the british were fairly late on the tea scene.

early on tea was known as a health beverage and claimed all sorts of curative powers.

in the 1650's, garway's coffee house proclaimed that:

"tea makes the body active and lusty. tea is declared to be the most

wholesome; preserving perfect health until extreme old age"

antioxidant level: high         caffeine level: medium

ingredients: black tea

use: 1 tsp per 8-10oz water, steep 3-8 mins

milk & sugar to taste

50 grams