Black teas, such as English Breakfast tea, tend to have a more robust flavor and retain their flavor longer than other teas such as green or white teas. For this reason, compressed bricks of black tea once served as a form of currency in some parts of northeastern Asia as late as the 19th century.
English Breakfast tea’s aroma is characterized by the scent of freshly cut plants. The strength of this aroma may vary depending on the fermentation level of the leaves. This pleasant aroma lingers after the pot is brewed.