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In answer to your question, yes, you can use English Breakfast to prepare masala chai, but it will probably be better if you use assam or second-flush darjeeling. A more robust Chinese black provide a good flavor as well. What is English Breakfast exactly ? English Breakfast is a blend of black teas which gives a richly colored liquor, full-bodied flavor, and relatively high caffeine level. Generally it is a blend of assam (for body, malty and darker earthy flavors), Kenyan black (for color), and Ceylon (citrusy & flowery notes, for richer, more complex flavor). Fancier English Breakfast may include a dash of other things, such as Chinese Keemun , which has body similar to assam, but a...
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