This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars This is the best smooth black tea that I have ever had. It is perfect first thing in the morning-starts the day off right. Other black teas are bitter but this never is. It is the favorite of my husband who doesn't like flavored teas. This a staple in our home.
This shopper rated the product 2 out of 5 stars I was eager to try this brand for the first time as I am getting into loose leaf breakfast teas. First impression was that the tea pieces are small (maybe broken for stronger taste/extraction) and the smell was off (almost like there was flavoring added). After brewing, the tea tasted flavored (fruity) and watery. I have been trying to drink this up but I think the majority is going in the bin. I also got the Irish breakfast and Organic Assam. Those smell a little off too and are not my favorite. The Irish tastes the best of the bunch. Overall, disappointing. Thought of trying to return but not worth the cost/hassle. Won’t be re-ordering from this brand.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Sets me up for the day ahead.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I bought this recently and I am so glad I did. I usually use the bagged tea version of the British black tea, but I decided to choose the loose leaf. The convenience of the tea bags on busy mornings is perfect but on quieter moments I use the loose leaf version. It is just as delicious and satisfying. As with all loose leaf teas I can control the amount of leaves, and to me this is a bonus! Wonderful tasting tea!!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars PERFECT!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars This is a staple! Flavorful, never bitter, great deeply or lightly steeped. Sinply one of my favorite teas. Reminds me of darjeeling, but a bit more robust.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Great tea! I am very happy with my purchase.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars A nice clean tasting full bodied tea - perfect for any time of day.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars My favorite caffeinated tea for years now!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I have been purchasing this tea for quite d add one time now and it’s still my favorite tea! It’s very smooth and drinkable throughout the day.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I love the blend and flavor of this tea. One of my new favorites! Fresh leaf is the way to go.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars This is my third time buying refills of British Breakfast tea. Lovely flavor, delicious cup of tea. I mix 1/2 decaf with 1/2 regular because my doctor wants me to cut my caffeine. Still lovely!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I love the bold and smooth taste of loose leaf British breakfast. One of my top 2 favorite black full caffeine teas from Republic. Been drinking it for over 10 years.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars We are every day tea drinkers and we really enjoy the flavor of this tea. A nice blend of strong tea but not overly bitter.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I bought this for the first time. It's good. I am enjoying it
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars My husband and I have been loyal customers for years. This tea is consistently wonderful and the customer service is top notch.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars This has been a long-time favorite of mine. I never tire of it and especially enjoy it with egg breakfast. I brew it for 4 min. and have even tried 5 for a little extra kick in the a.m. I prefer the full leaf refill.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I start my day with a cup nof Brtitish Breakfast...And that's only my first cup of this delicious brew.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I love this tea!! It’s the perfect balance & blend. I use it to make cold brew. It’s so refreshing and not bitter at all. I never need to use sweetener.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars After my first loose-leaf experience with the Keemun 1110 Black Full Leaf I knew I needed to try British Breakfast in loose leaf, and it has not disappointed! It definitely seems a bit stronger than the tea bags, and I love that it makes 50+ cups. A strong, pure black tea. For me, works great with just 1/2 a tsp of sugar.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Delicious tea. Strong without bitterness
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Republic of Tea has such a marvelous assortment, but my primary choice is loose leaf black teas. My favorite is British Breakfast.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars This is my absolute favorite tea! The best black breakfast tea I’ve ever had. Very smooth and very satisfying
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I have this on auto ship. One or 2 cups a day.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars For those days when I want just a good tasting cup of tea, this British Breakfast does the trick! Full bodied flavor calls for a traditional prep of sweetener and milk, but the finish is strong and mellow. Gets my days off to a great start!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I just made my second purchase and I love the flavor and consistency of my loose-leaf English Breakfast tea. I decided to purchase the individual bags to stage to work.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I’ve been buying this tea for years and love its full body flavor.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Excellent black tea across the board - always a favorite hot or iced.
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars Nice rich, malty flavor. I like the loose leaf tea so I can adjust the amount of tea for the volume of hot water. Would recommend!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars It's been close to 25 years that I bulk order my British Breakfast from the Republic of Tea. I consume quite a bit of it, and often try some other flavors as the spirit moves me. The quality and flavor of the teas I consume hasn't changed one bit over all this time. I love this company. I am their biggest fan!
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars Potent, really wakes you up!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars This is my morning go-to, been keeping in stock for many years now. Love the bold, smooth flavor.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars This is absolutely my favorite British Black Tea. It is perfect with a bit of milk or half & half. It is a full body and a taste that always makes me happy!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I just tried the Black tea and it's fabulous and full of flavor. I have been searching for loose leaf tea for months and I'm so glad I found this company. I will be a loyal customer and spread the word that the teas are yummy and delivery is speedy.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars The loose leaf definitely has stronger tannins than the bags. I definitely prefer the vanilla flavored black tea but this is a nice, simple tea that is great with honey and a splash of cream.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Long time Republic member. Tried this as something different to explore. I love the flavor profile and the gentle punch that wakes up the taste buds. Just a small wedge of lemon changes the flavor and tones down the bold taste. I love it!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I like the rich black tea taste and the fact that I can make it as strong as I like because it is loose leaf. It's good black or with a splash of milk or cream.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Compared the full leaf with the sachets side by side and the full leaf is a much more nuanced tea!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars This loose leaf tea is delicious. I also bought the bags to go with it and they are super convenient. I've never had a better cup of tea. The Republic of Tea already has amazing tea bags, but they've outdone themselves with their loose tea.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I usually buy the British Breakfast in the teabags but the loose leaf British Breakfast is amazing, you can really taste the difference. My French press gets used quite a bit on the weekends.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I love a classic breakfast tea and this one fits the bill!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Robust tea and definitely now one of my favorites.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Full leaf is the way to go! You can adjust the strength to your liking. Very smooth. Great anytime of day. Wonderful hot or cold. Doesn't need sweetener.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars When what you are eating does not warrant competing flavors, this is the one to sip.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Great stuff. Has that malty, roasty flavor of black tea with a little edge to it like licorice or black pepper. Leaves a fair bit of tannic feeling in the mouth, so I would keep drinking water if you're having more than one cup. Excellent with honey.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I am British through and through, if your British then you know we live on tea! Since moving to the US I struggled to find a tea brand that met my high standards of black tea. Something always felt off until I found republic of tea. Delicious, high quality and you can taste the difference from common store bought brands. Ethically sourced, clean, natural and plastic and die free which are all really important to me. Even the packaging is plastic free and they ship right to your door in just a few days. I love this brand and will keep purchasing. I like the refill subscription then is stress free, don't have to think about it or worry about running out. Can refill my beautiful tin which cuts back on my carbon emissions.
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars This is my first loose leaf tea purchase with Republic of tea and it is good, I gave a four rating because it's a good simple tea.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I've been ordering from ROT for 25 years or more. British Breakfast tea is still my go to loose leaf tea. When I make it right, it is my early morning satisfaction in a cup. Two slightly rounded tea measurement spoonfuls in an infuser and 12 ounces of water poured into my handy pot (first) and then infuse for 4 minutes gives me real tea taste after adding a little milk and sugar.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Love the flavor of this tea, everything a black breakfast tea should be
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Our favorite! Delicious.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Very good tea for breakfast as the name implies, full bodied and strong, love it!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I love this smooth breakfast tea in the mornings! It gives me a little pick me up for my early workdays.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I drink several cups of tea a day and prefer an "unflavored" tea for my first cup of the day. I put unflavored in quotes because this is not some bland, lackluster tea. It is full of flavor without being overpowering.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars This is my favorite every day tea. It's a great English breakfast flavor.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars We appreciate the convenience of being able to buy in bulk! Good quality loose leaf tea.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I enjoy the teas from The Republic of Tea. Been a customer for years now and I prefer the black and green teas more. The flavors are rich and teas come in a great package.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I love having this tea in the morning - sometimes I blend it with the Irish breakfast for a stronger tea, but it's also great on its own.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoy the tea.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars The flavor is bold Great way to start my day
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars This tea is a mainstay for me! - I love it! I use the teabags, but prefer using loose tea. -- I really appreciate that I can compost both when I'm finished. Hot tea is my go-to, but this makes wonderful iced tea, too!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars After discovering The Republic of Tea and all of their selections, I have never been disappointed. My go to teas are black. British Breakfast is my favorite. It has a great black tea flavor.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I find this blend very pleasing throughout the day. it's just a great blend!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I stress when it is close to run out. Been my tea for the last 30 or so years. Ever since in the US I buy from The Republic of Tea, this one very tea.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars My favorite teas are Blackberry Sage and Cranberry Blood Orange which are fantastic. I have shied away from British Breakfast, thinking that it would be too - uninteresting? bland? but was very pleasantly surprised. I guess "full-bodied" would best describe it? I go back and forth between the full leaf tea and the bags, with the full leaf a bit stronger.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Classic. Simple. Just a nice cup of tea.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I have had many a cup of British Breakfast by several different brands, but none compare to The Republic of Tea full leaf loose British Breakfast. This is the best and it's the only brand I drink now. Stands up beautifully to a spoon of sugar and splash of cream.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars If you are a fan of good strong flavorful black tea, republic of tea has the best. I love their British Breakfast even the decaf tastes great. If you can, get the loose leaf tea. That way you can make the strength exactly how you like it. I also love their automatic shipping program. It's easy to use, you can cancel and change whenever you want and I never run out.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars fast and fresh
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars The tea is very flavorful and I love the automatic delivery so I never run out.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars This tea is great as an every-day cup in the morning.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars The refills for the British Black Tea is outstanding.
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars My wife prefers the Celylon black tea and this is a good balanced tea.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Wanted to try something like the Assam tea. This has the same robust tea taste but slightly more smokier
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars I love this tea and drink it in the morning for 21 years by now. I have tried others but this in the one I really love. Full bodied, not a "parfumed" aroma, delightful with milk and no sugar. Two giant cups of it and that is my breakfast. I love the deep color in my glass pot while it brews, too. I buy it a lb at a time, and it doesn't even last that long :).
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars This mix of teas balances a beautiful mix of tea fragrance, a complex blend of tea favors, and pleasing color in any cup. I have tried English Breakfast tea from five leading tea companies and Republic of Tea is the clear winner: Peet's Mighty Leaf, Numi, Adagio, The Tea Spot (strong second place), and Republic of Tea. They'll all quite good but Republic of Tea just edges ahead with a plum fragrance, bright taste, and natural red brown color.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Brilliant full flavored stron English Breakfast blend...enjoy so much, just bought 3 lbs!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars Great flavor, never bitter. Nice all around black tea.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars This is a smooth cup of tea that I enjoy throughout the day.. It makes the best cup of tea around.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars This tea is my wife's favorite morning tea. It helps get her going in the morning.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars PERFECT WITH MILK AND SUGAR ON A COLD WINTER'S MORNING...
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars This is my Monday morning cup of tea .
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars My tea, what can I say. I don't even buy other kinds any more, if they land in my house my college kid gets them. Why not give myself the tea I love the most :).
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars I've been a Republic of Tea customer for years, and I think over time the leaves in their British Breakfast blend have been getting smaller and smaller. The most recent bag I received is ever-so-slightly better than the last one I got (which was one step better than fannings) but both bags have compared poorly against another major vendor's tea I purchased recently. I used to buy English/British blends from both companies and mix them together, but I think I'm going to stop doing that and just go with the competitor from now on. I really wish Republic of Tea was maintaining a higher standard with regard to leaf size/quality. Also, as other reviewers have noted, the flavor is a little one-dimensional.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars A strikingly bold, wonderful tea. I originally reviewed this as 4-star but would like to amend it to 5-star. After trying two other competitors, I find this the best full leaf British breakfast!
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars I blame myself for not taking notes when tasting samples from an earlier order. I recall liking all the teas, but some were outstanding. This tea is OK, but not sensational and rather one-dimensional (must have confused it with the Assam Breakfast tea). Being from the South, I love ice tea, too. Unfortunately, British Breakfast makes poor ice tea: cloudy and bad tasting. It is even more unfortunate that I ordered a pound of the stuff.
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars My order was placed on a Thursday, I believe. It shipped Friday and was received on Saturday. I was very happy with the incredibly fast turnaround! The tea container was very pretty, and keeps the tea fresh. With regards to the tea flavor, I find it slightly less intense than regular Twinings tea bags. However, it has more fullness. Overall, I rate Republic of Tea British Breakfast Black Full-Leaf 4 stars!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars This is my favorite tea. I want it every morning, and sometimes during the day, I have liked it for ages. Full bodied, intense, earthy, lovely with milk (make that whole milk). I can happily live with just this one tea.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars This tea literally stopped me in my tracks! I had to go back to the kitchen and read the blend ingredients. I love a good English Breakfast tea but this one is exceptional.
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars I start my day with this tea. It has a nice bold flavor making it a great morning starter.