What could be better than a good cup of tea?  Whether it is from white to black and green to oolong, this is a tasty healthy beverage the whole family can enjoy.  Tea is not just for the Brits or Asians.  I enjoy a large cup of black tea with a small amount of cane sugar and a splash of whole milk.  There are other types of tea I partake in such as spicey chai, green, sage, camomile, and various herbals including hibiscus.

Many may only consider tea to be a drink for a child’s mock tea party or for women who like yoga.  But, I am here to tell you that as a man, it helped me perform athletically, academically, and in all walks of life.  Never to be outdone.

  • Twinings English Breakfast:  These 100 gram cans have been a staple for me for years.  A great go to with a blend of Kenyan Black, Assam, Keemun, and Ceylon.  A smooth full-bodied blend that is best enjoyed with a steep time of 4 minutes.  Best served with a splash of whole milk and cane sugar.  Never over use the milk and be careful with sugar, generally I use almost as much sugar as loose tea by volume with the advantage on the tea side, not the sugar.
  • A great example of an Irish Breakfast tea.  This one is heavily weighted to an Assam blend with Kenyan Black as well.  It is pure full-bodied a bit malty and smooth.  I drank Barry’s for many years and I give this one the edge.  (Not to knock Barry’s!)  4 minute steep time.  Splash of milk and light sugar, this one is a hit!.