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Miles Tea - Very strong rich builders tea
Strong tea, or “builders tea”, is a popular choice among tea drinkers who prefer a nice strong cup of tea. This type of tea is made by steeping the tea leaves for a longer period of time or using a higher proportion of tea leaves to water. Builders tea is often enjoyed with milk and sugar to balance out its strong flavour. Whether you're starting your day or taking a break from work, a cup of strong tea can provide the perfect pick-me-up to keep you energized and focused. So grab your best mug and enjoy a beautifully brewed cup of Miles’s strong, flavoursome tea…
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240 Smugglers' Gold Teabags
£8.65 each
A premium blend of Assam, Kenya and Ceylon teas
240 Smugglers' Gold Teabags £8.65 each -
4 Smugglers' Gold Teabags
Sample Pack
£0.65 each
Try a little, before you buy a lot!
4 Smugglers' Gold Teabags Sample Pack £0.65 each -
40 Smugglers' Gold Teabags
£2.10 each
A premium blend of Assam, Kenya and Ceylon teas
40 Smugglers' Gold Teabags £2.10 each -
80 Smugglers' Gold Teabags
£3.55 each
A premium blend of Assam, Kenya and Ceylon teas
80 Smugglers' Gold Teabags £3.55 each -
Assam
125g Loose Leaf Tea
£3.25 each
Enjoy a large cup of this tea with your breakfast pastries
Assam 125g Loose Leaf Tea £3.25 each -
Assam
500g Loose Leaf Tea
£10.20 each
Enjoy a large cup of this tea with your breakfast pastries
Assam 500g Loose Leaf Tea £10.20 each -
Assam large leaf
100G Loose Leaf
£3.80 each
Get your day off to a great start by enjoying a cup of this loose leaf, India, black tea with your breakfast
Assam large leaf 100G Loose Leaf £3.80 each -
Assam Large Leaf
500g Loose Leaf Tea
£17.55 each
Get your day off to a great start by enjoying a cup of this loose leaf, India, black tea with your breakfast
Assam Large Leaf 500g Loose Leaf Tea £17.55 each -
Assam Large Leaf Loose Tea
10g - Sample Pack
£0.55 each
Try a little, before you buy a lot!
Assam Large Leaf Loose Tea 10g - Sample Pack £0.55 each -
Assam Loose Tea
10g - Sample Pack
£0.50 each
Try a little, before you buy a lot!
Assam Loose Tea 10g - Sample Pack £0.50 each -
Lapsang Souchong
100g Loose Leaf Tea
£4.80 each
Strong and smoky China black tea, Lapsang Souchong is as delicious as it is distinctive
Lapsang Souchong 100g Loose Leaf Tea £4.80 each -
Lapsang Souchong
250g Loose Leaf Tea
£10.20 each
Strong and smoky China black tea, Lapsang Souchong is as delicious as it is distinctive
Lapsang Souchong 250g Loose Leaf Tea £10.20 each
What is builders tea?
The term "builders tea" originates from the tradition of builders taking a break during their day and enjoying a cup of tea. The tea was typically made stronger by brewing the tea for longer than usual which would result in a stronger final cup. Builders’ tea is often enjoyed with milk and sugar due to the stronger taste and also by adding sugar, it could provide an energy boost that the builders would need. While builders’ tea has its origins in the construction industry, it is now commonly used a descriptive term for the strength of tea someone may enjoy. If you ask for a builders’ tea, more often than not people will understand this means you’d like a very strong cup!
Is very strong tea good for you?
While tea, as a general rule is good for you, very strong tea may not be as much. Tea does contain antioxidants which are beneficial for health, however, consuming large amounts of tea, which contains caffeine, can have a negative impact on health. Caffiene, is of course, a stimulant which in turn can trigger some of the following things such as sleep disruption. Tea also has diuretic properties which can lead to dehydration. As a general rule, a strong tea is not going to cause major health implications, however, it is important to consume everything in moderation. Decaffeinated tea is a great alternative for those who want to have a strong cup of tea (steep for longer or increase the amount of tea) whilst not having higher volumes of caffeine than usual.
How do you make builders tea?
Can you think of anything more British than a steaming hot, really strong cup of tea!? Here is the way to make the best pot of Builders’ tea you can! Obviously, any cup of tea start with boiling water in a kettle or on a stove. Whilst, the water is heating, select your best cup and place your teabag (possibly 2) or loose tea ready for when the water is boiled. Pour over the steaming water and allow the tea to infuse for up to 5 minutes – the longer the better when brewing a Builders’ tea. Once the time has passed, extract the tea and add milk, sugar or both to suit your taste whilst stirring gently. Next, enjoy!