English breakfast tea, a black tea blend that's strong and robust. This tea is also known by several other names like traditional breakfast tea and just plain breakfast tea. Some people refer to it as British breakfast tea or simply English tea, although this is not entirely accurate. Other synonyms for English breakfast tea include Irish breakfast tea and Scottish breakfast tea. These variations have subtle differences but are based on the same type of black tea blend. While English breakfast tea is typically enjoyed in the morning, it can be enjoyed at any time of day and is traditionally paired with milk and sugar.