The bold morning cup Baltimore runs on.
A strong blend of Assam and Ceylon black teas with a rich, malty body and hints of nuts, cocoa and red wine. It stands up to a big splash of milk and a spoon of sugar, and it's the cup that gets you out the door.
In Maryland we call it Baltimore Breakfast. Everywhere else, it's English Breakfast. Same tea.
Flavor notes: malty, bold, hints of nuts, cocoa and red wine
Ingredients: black tea (Assam and Ceylon)
Caffeine: high (still less than a cup of coffee)
How to Brew
- Hot: Steep 3 to 5 g (about 1 heaping teaspoon) in 8 oz of 195°F water for 2 to 3 minutes. Add milk and sugar if you like.
- Iced: Steep 2 heaping teaspoons (about 8 g) in 5 oz of 195°F water for 2 to 3 minutes, then strain into a 16 oz cup filled with ice.
Sizes
Sampler (15 g, about 4 cups) · Box (50 g, about 12 cups) · Pouch (85 g, about 21 cups)
Storage
Up to 24 months in an airtight, light-safe container.
Box Packaging
Paperboard box (recyclable where paper is accepted) and a corn-based PLA inner pouch, compostable in industrial composting facilities (not available in every area, and not for backyard compost).
Questions
Is Baltimore Breakfast the same as English Breakfast?
Yes. Same tea, Baltimore name.
Does it have caffeine?
Yes. It's a black tea with high caffeine, still less than a cup of coffee.
How many cups does each size make?
About 4 (sampler), 12 (box), and 21 (pouch). Lighter or stronger, that's 3 to 5, 10 to 16, or 17 to 28 cups.
