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Melbourne Breakfast Loose Leaf

Item No. D61
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Indulge and sip a smooth blend of bold, malty black tea and rich velvety vanilla.
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  • Black
  • Morning
  • Energy

When the winds start howling, this brew will see you through. Indulge a little with this full-bodied vanilla sweet tea – bound to keep you cosy all year 'round. Sip it up Melbourne style!

  • Smooth, sweet vanilla and bold black tea.
  • This tea is sealed fresh inside a compostable poly bag packed into a colourful recyclable cardboard box. Store in a cool, dry place.
  • A feel-good cup that would be perfect as a hot tea for that morning tea moment, or a relaxing tea for an afternoon pick-me-up.
  • Best brewed 2-4 minutes using freshly boiled water in your favourite loose leaf tea infuser. One teaspoon per cup. Perfect on its own or with a dash of milk.

From fruits to spices, tea leaves to herb bushes, 100% of our tea is sustainably sourced.



Dimensions: 8.5cm x 8.5cm x 8.5cm
SKU: T125AE023
Black tea, natural and artificial vanilla flavouring
brewing quantity 1 tsp per cup
brewing degrees 100°C (212°F)
brewing time 2-4 mins
Learn to brew the perfect cup
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Every tea lover worth their morning brew needs a stash of Melbourne Breakfast on hand. It’s charming, bold and when it comes to delivering the perfect tea moment, always reliable (unlike Melbourne weather).


Flavour profile

This medium-bodied black tea boasts vanilla sweetness and a go-back-for-refills satisfaction.

Aroma & Taste

Both aroma and flavour are heady with a sweet, almost caramelly vanilla. The black tea profile is smooth with minimal astringency.

Ingredients

Black tea, natural and artificial vanilla flavouring.

Origin & Terroir

Black tea from China, India and Rwanda.

Some origins vary due to seasonal differences.

Health & Wellness

Unsweetened black tea has been proven to help support a healthy heart.

How to brew Melbourne Breakfast

  • 1 tsp per cup
  • 2-4 mins
  • 100℃ (212℉)
  • 2+ tsp per cup
  • 1-2 mins
  • 100℃ (212℉)
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  • 1

    Add 1 teaspoon of Melbourne Breakfast to your infuser and place the infuser in your cup or mug. To make a pot, the general rule is 1 teaspoon per 250 ml/8.4 fl oz.

  • 2

    Fill the cup or pot with freshly boiled water. Avoid heating water in the microwave.

  • 3

    Infuse for 2-4 minutes, or to desired strength.

  • 4

    Remove the infuser. Add a splash of milk and your favourite sweetener if you fancy it. Sip and enjoy!

Brew tip

If you like your morning cuppa extra strong, add an extra scoop of tea instead of brewing it for longer to keep the bitterness at bay and the flavours shining bright.

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  • 1

    Add 2+ teaspoons of Melbourne Breakfast per 250 ml/8.4 fl oz water to your infuser and place the infuser in your cup or jug.

  • 2

    Half fill your cup or jug with freshly boiled water. This ensures there’s plenty of room to add ice later.

  • 3

    Infuse for 1-2 minutes, or to preferred strength.

  • 4

    Remove the infuser and leave to cool. If adding sweetener, add while it’s still hot to ensure it dissolves. Once cooled, add your choice of milk if desired.

  • 5

    Top with ice and serve.

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Brew tip

We love doing an even split of Melbourne Breakfast with another sweet desserty tea like Jade Mountain or Caramel Brownie.

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Don’t take our word for it

I really enjoyed this tea as a less strong English breakfast with a some great underlying flavors.

- Marc

This is the queen of teas.

Smooth and tasty with a complex aroma that is sweet and bewitching. It’s moreish and delightful... my favourite tea by far!
- Sarah

Melbourne Breakfast is so satisfying in the morning with a bit of milk.

It is mild but flavorsome with the hint of vanilla. It is excellent if you do not like tea with too much tannin.
- Tassie Devil
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More than
just a tea

Marmalade Melbourne Mule

Enjoy our beloved breakfast tea after dark with this marmalade-laced mule!


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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons soft brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon orange marmalade
  • 4 teaspoons of Melbourne Breakfast
  • 150 ml boiling water
  • 30 ml good quality Scotch Whisky
  • Ice
  • Soda water
  • A slice of rind from an orange
  • A pinch of nutmeg

Method

  • 1
    In a heatproof jug, add the brown sugar, marmalade and Melbourne Breakfast. Add boiling water to the mixture and steep for 3-4 minutes.
  • 2
    While the mixture is steeping, fill a highball glass with ice and add Scotch Whisky (we use Scotch for this as it has more peaty, deep flavours than Irish Whisky).
  • 3
    Strain the tea mixture into your highball glass using a fine sieve to fill just over half your glass. Top with soda water, a twist of orange peel and a sprinkle of nutmeg.
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For the coldest months when you need something extra warming, this drink can be transformed into a Melbourne Toddy. Simply replace the brown sugar with one teaspoon of honey, double the amount of boiling water, and strain the whole lot into a heatproof glass or mug with the whisky, nutmeg and orange.

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