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Net Weight: 12g Code: 111.4257
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West Country Original is our signature tea. This 10g pack of loose leaf tea contains a delicious blend of Assam and African teas, it’s the perfect cup of tea to be enjoyed morning, noon and night.
Delightfully bright and full of flavour, this is the perfect start to your day. West Country Original is your classic, everyday English breakfast tea. Made using the finest Assam and Kenya tea leaves, West Country Original is a strong tea that is full of flavour.
Black tea contains polyphenols, a type of antioxidant. Caffeine and an amino acid called L-theanine are also found in black tea, which is said can improve alertness and focus – even more than coffee!
Based on the classic English breakfast tea, this is actually the perfect brew for any time of day (not just breakfast!) and to improve any mood – if it’s a good one it will make you even happier! Wake up with this blend and enjoy it through the day.
Using traditional methods of blending and tasting, this tea has been carefully crafted by the Miles team, using Miles experTeas!
Based on the edge of Exmoor and on Somerset’s coastline, we take inspiration from our beautiful surroundings to create a cuppa that embodies a little escape, evoking memories of a holiday in the West Country, with each sip. Our attention to detail and experience ensures a consistent, flavourful tea that will see you constantly topping up your mug.
This tea has a high Assam content for strength and colour, together with high grown Kenya teas for flavour and brightness.
Black tea is best made with water brought to a full boil and used immediately for the tea to release its full flavour (if you're using a teapot remember to warm the pot first). Use one teabag per person or one teaspoon of loose-leaf tea per person.
Allow to brew for 3-5 minutes. If you like your tea strong add more tea, don't steep for longer as this will turn the flavours bitter.
Drink with milk, with lemon or on its own.
We think almost any biscuit is perfect for dunking into this blend, but personally we’d always choose a Rich Tea or a Digestive. However, the most obvious (and far more indulgent) pairing with Miles West Country Original tea has got to be a scone with clotted cream and strawberry jam. Try your hand at making your own scones with our English Afternoon Tea Scone recipe.
Make sure you store your tea in an airtight container – a tin is better than plastic, or seal up the packaging it arrives in. Although tea feels dry, it contains 3 % moisture and oils that are essential to its flavour. If not properly stored these can evaporate. Keep your tea in a fairly cool, dry place, which is out of sunlight and try to keep away from any spices that could taint the flavour.
Our signature blend – this fabulous tea needs little introduction
Our signature blend – this fabulous tea needs little introduction
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