English Breakfast from the Battler Original range by Battler is a full-bodied blend of pure Ceylon black tea, packed as 20 tea bags, each sealed in its own envelope, in a bright red carton.
The pack describes it as a tea for starting the day: robust and malty, strong enough to take milk or cream and sugar. The carton is printed in English and French, with a nutrition panel giving values per tea bag.
In the pack
- 20 enveloped tea bags of 2 g each (40 g in total).
- Ingredient: pure Ceylon black tea.
- Keep the tea closed, cool and dry, away from strong smells. The maker gives a shelf life of three years.
Tasting notes
Strong and malty, with a deep colour and a brisk finish that holds up under milk.
How to brew
- Use one tea bag per cup.
- Pour on freshly boiled water.
- Steep for 3 to 5 minutes, then lift out the bag.
Serving ideas
Brew it strong for breakfast with milk and sugar, alongside toast or a cooked breakfast. The envelopes make it easy to keep a few in a bag or desk drawer.
Battler is a Sri Lankan brand of pure Ceylon tea from Maltras International (Pvt) Ltd of Kaduwela, near Colombo.
