Kiwi Breakfast

By Teaology


If you like to start your day with a good strong cup of tea, this Kiwi Breakfast tea is just what you're looking for! A combination of high-quality teas from a 2nd Flush Assam and a February tea from Kenya gives this tea a kick start to your day.

1-2 teaspoons per cup with or without a dash of milk or squeeze of lemon

Pure Black Tea

Assam (India), Kiambu (Kenya).


Approx between 27- 35mg per cup
CTC Broken Orange Pekoe (OP
Bright and Coppery. Strong, deep malty character and heavy layers of astringency giving a 'dry' mouth feel.
BAG 60g NET 


Health Benefits

  • Antioxidants in Tea



    Antioxidant Phytochemicals

    • Carotenoids
    • Flavonoids
    • Allyl sulfides
    • Polyphenols

    Main flavonoids of a living tea leaf

    Catechins in tea

    • Catechin, Epigallocatechin (EGC)
    • Epigallocatechin 3-gallate (EGCG)
    • Epicatechin (EC)



    Flavonols in tea

    • Kaempferol
    • Myricetin
    • Quercetin




    Flavones in tea

    • Apigenin
    • Luteolin


    Luteolin interferes with nearly all types of cancer cells.

    Flavonoids in green tea

    Flavonoids in black tea

    • Theaflavins (TF)
    • Thearubigins (TR)
    • Theabrownins (TB)





  • Black Tea

    The major difference between black tea and others is that it is fully oxidized. During the process of oxidation, catechins are converted into tannins, which are responsible for the color of black tea. Although the antioxidant composition of black tea differs from other less oxidized varieties, total antioxidant content after the oxidation process is similar to what it was before.

    + Stimulates metabolism and weight loss

    + Increases energy and blood flow without overstimulating the heart

    + UP to 10 times higher in Antioxidants than fruits and vegetables

    + Polyphenols which help prevent and reverse DNA damage

    + Polyphenol and catechins helps prevent against some cancers

    + Phytochemicals helps strengthen bones

    + Amino acid L-theanine aids relaxation and concentration

    + Tannins improves digestive tract

    + Contains alkylamine antigens that improve the immune system

    + Helps prevent arthritis

    + Lowers risk of developing type 2 diabetes

    + Stimulates the respiratory system and the kidneys

    + Helps reduce high cholesterol

    + Prevents tooth Decay

    A Better Heart
    Regardless of people’s country of origin recent research shows that individuals who consume 3 or more cups of tea had a 21% lower risk of a stroke than people who consume less than 1 cup of green or black tea per day. While, thanks to the Bioflavonoids present in tea the consumption of at least four to five cups of tea per day helps also lower total cholesterol levels and reduce the cholesterol’s ability to form plaques in arteries and may promote blood vessel relaxation in those with coronary artery disease or high cholesterol.

    DNA Repair
    Black tea contains a range of antioxidant sub-groups, one of which being polyphenols, which help block and repair DNA damage associated with exposure to harmful environmental factors such as radiation and toxic chemicals. The antioxidants contained in tea are different from those obtained from fruits and vegetables and therefore, as a regular part of your diet they can provide additional benefits towards a healthy lifestyle.

    Cancer Prevention
    Many researches now suggest that the high levels of antioxidants like polyphenol and catechins in tea may help prevent some types of cancer. Tea also contains Bioflavonoids
    which are polynutrients, they are converted to plant estrogens, or phytoestrogens, which help inhibit the growth of hormone-dependent cancers.

    Healthy Bones
    Regular tea drinkers have stronger bones and lower probability of developing arthritis due to the high amounts of phytochemicals found in tea.

    Lower Risk of Diabetes
    Black tea tea helps regulate glucose levels by slowing the rise of blood sugar after eating. It lowers blood sugar levels by blocking the enzyme that turns starch into glucose. This is similar to some drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes. It also slows down absorption of sugar in the small intestine. This can prevent high insulin spikes and resulting fat storage.
    Based on a research study conducted by elderly people living in the Mediterranean islands it was discovered that people that had been consuming black tea on a long-term basis on a moderate level (i.e. 1-2 cups a day) had a 70% lower chance of having or developing type 2 diabetes.

    Stress Relief

    Better Immune System
    Black tea contains alkylamine antigens that help boost our immune response. In addition, it also contains tannins that have the ability to fight viruses and hence keep us protected from influenza, stomach flu and other such commonly found viruses in our everyday lives. Tea also contains Bioflavonoids which is a type of polynutrient. In the body, the Bioflavanoids are converted to plant estrogens, or phytoestrogens,which aid the immune system by protecting the body’s cells against environmental pollutants.

    Healthy Digestive Tract

    Increased Energy
    Unlike other drinks that have a relatively higher caffeine content, caffeine found in tea can help enhance blood flow to the brain without overstimulating the heart. It also stimulates the metabolism and respiratory system, as well as the heart and the kidneys.

    Black tea can help prevent orthostatic hypertension (dizziness caused by standing too quickly).

    Prevents Tooth Decay
    Black tea also contains enough fluoride to possibly help prevent dental carries. Compounds also found in black tea are capable of killing or suppressing growth and acid production of cavity causing bacteria in dental plaque. Black tea also affects the bacterial enzyme glucosyltranferase which is responsible for converting sugars into the sticky matrix material that plaque uses to adhere to teeth. In addition, certain plaque bacteria, upon exposure to black tea, lost their ability to form the clumpy aggregates with other bacteria in plaque, thereby reducing the total mass of dental plaque. Black tea also helps combat two types of bacteria – Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus that are both associated with tooth decay and gum disease.

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