Form
Paper bags
Leaf
Black
Brew temp
212°F
Steep time
4 min
The verdict
Where this pick fits.
Bold malty Assam-led blend. Built to be drunk with milk. The kind of cup you make without thinking, and finish without thinking either.
Malt, milk, finished. The mug doesn't ask for a second thought. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve, without pretending to solve every stage after it.
Quick take
- Best for:morning, commuter, milk + sugar
- Format: Paper bags
- Leaf: Black
- Caffeine: high
Best for
Where it earns its keep.
- · morning
- · commuter
- · milk + sugar
Keep moving
Useful next clicks.
Brew it
212°F. 4 min. Then let go.
- 01Bring the water to a full boil: 212°F / 100°C.
- 02One bag to an 8oz cup. Pour the water over the bag, not the bag into the water.
- 03Steep 4 min.
- 04Lift the bag. Don't squeeze it; that's where the bitterness lives.
- Ratio, water and re-steeps in depth: how to brew black.
Style
Steep
4:00
Ready.
- Water
- 212°F / 100°C
- Leaf
- 1 bag / 8oz
4 min at 212°F, then lift.
Head to head
See how it stacks up.
On the shelf
Side by side.
The closest black picks we've reviewed, with the numbers from each review.
- Tazo Awake English Breakfast Black TeaPaper bags · high caffeine · 212°F · 4 min · Budget · this review
- Twinings Lady Grey Black Tea (100 ct)Paper bags · high caffeine · 212°F · 3-4 min · Budget
- Bigelow Constant Comment Black Tea (40 ct)Paper bags · high caffeine · 212°F · 2-4 min · Budget
- Yorkshire Gold Tea Bags (80 ct)Paper bags · high caffeine · 212°F · 4-5 min · Budget
- Tazo Iced Black Tea Cold Brew Filter Bags (Pack of 20)Paper bags · high caffeine · 8-12 hr · Budget
- Ahmad Tea English Breakfast Tea (100 Teabags)Paper bags · high caffeine · 212°F · 3-5 min · Budget
| Tea | Form | Caffeine | Water | Steep | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tazo Awake English Breakfast Black TeaThis review | Paper bags | high | 212°F | 4 min | Budget |
| Twinings Lady Grey Black Tea (100 ct) | Paper bags | high | 212°F | 3-4 min | Budget |
| Bigelow Constant Comment Black Tea (40 ct) | Paper bags | high | 212°F | 2-4 min | Budget |
| Yorkshire Gold Tea Bags (80 ct) | Paper bags | high | 212°F | 4-5 min | Budget |
| Tazo Iced Black Tea Cold Brew Filter Bags (Pack of 20) | Paper bags | high | — | 8-12 hr | Budget |
| Ahmad Tea English Breakfast Tea (100 Teabags) | Paper bags | high | 212°F | 3-5 min | Budget |
Common questions
Before you pour.
Is the Tazo Awake English Breakfast Black Tea worth it?+
Bold malty Assam-led blend. Built to be drunk with milk. The kind of cup you make without thinking, and finish without thinking either. We keep it in the lineup for morning and commuter.
How much caffeine is in Tazo Awake English Breakfast Black Tea?+
It sits in the high range, which is typical for black tea. A longer steep pulls more caffeine; pull it early in the 4 min window to keep the cup lighter.
What water temperature and steep time does Tazo Awake English Breakfast Black Tea need?+
Brew at 212°F for 4 min. Our brewing guide has the full method, ratio, and water notes.
What is similar to Tazo Awake English Breakfast Black Tea?+
Closest on our shelf is Twinings Lady Grey Black Tea (100 ct). Earl Grey, softened. Easier to live with. After that, Bigelow Constant Comment Black Tea (40 ct). Connecticut kitchen, 1945. Unchanged since. Half the country grew up on it. The shelf table on this page lines them up.
Is there a lower-caffeine alternative to Tazo Awake English Breakfast Black Tea?+
Yogi Bedtime Herbal Tea is caffeine-free, against this one's high. Chamomile, valerian, lavender. Forty-five minutes before bed. The math works.
Where can you buy the Tazo Awake English Breakfast Black Tea?+
Through the Amazon link on this page. Buying via our link costs you nothing extra and keeps xxxtea's reviews independent.
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