Tazo Organic Awake English Breakfast Black Tea – High Caffeine Morning Brew for Home Office Focus
Tazo Organic Awake English Breakfast Black Tea – High Caffeine Morning Brew for Home Office Focus
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Why you'll love it
- Organic and Non-GMO Project verified ingredients meet clean-label standards
- High caffeine content delivers a robust energy lift without coffee
- Fair Trade Certified sourcing appeals to ethically minded shoppers
- Kosher certification broadens dietary compatibility
- Multi-pack and 96-bag variants offer better per-cup value for heavy drinkers or offices
- Bold, malty English Breakfast flavor profile satisfies traditional black tea palates
- Better and more complex flavor than Twining's Irish Breakfast
- No nauseous or jittery feeling compared to other breakfast tea brands
- Tea bags can be reused several times
- No bitter aftertaste when brewed correctly
- Great price on Amazon compared to Walmart and local stores
- Often out of stock at grocery stores so Amazon is preferred source
- Great value when buying in large quantity
- Used to be served at Starbucks and taste matches memory of it
Perfect for
- Daily morning wake-up ritual to replace or supplement coffee
- Mid-afternoon office pick-me-up with a strong, smooth black tea
- Stocking a workplace break room with a familiar English Breakfast option
- Pairing with breakfast foods as a traditional morning beverage
- Gifting a tea sampler to a black tea enthusiast
- Brewing in a teapot to get 2 cups per bag
- Using tea bags multiple times before discarding
- Microwaving water with teabag then refrigerating to replicate Starbucks iced tea
Product Information
TAZO ORGANIC AWAKE ENGLISH BREAKFAST: This tea offers a blend of bold, malty black tea that is best enjoyed in the morning to seize the day
WHAT YOU'LL GET: TAZO Organic Awake English Breakfast black tea, non-GMO and kosher certified, 16 tea bags per pack
WAKE UP WITH TAZO: This bold tea is a highly caffeinated for a robust breakfast-style tea with a strong, smooth flavor and fragrance
EASY TO MAKE: Bring fresh water to a boil at 212 degrees Fahrenheit for five minutes without milk or sugar, pour eight fluid ounces of water over the tea bag, and let it steep patiently for a perfect brew
TRUSTED COMPANY: TAZO Teas are produced without genetic engineering, meeting the Non-GMO Project Standard. Ingredients are expertly sourced giving a taste for you to savor
Turn your everyday routine into an adventure with Tazo Organic Awake English Breakfast Black Tea Bags. Made from Fair Trade Certified ingredients, this English Breakfast tea features a bold blend of black teas. The organic black tea is smooth, strong and robust. Simply pour boiling water over tea bag in your cup, steep for about 5 minutes, and enjoy. Each box contains 16 hot tea bags. Go beyond the traditional cup of tea with Tazo Tea Bags.
Ingredients
A BLEND OF ORGANIC BLACK TEAS*
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will this black tea give me steady focus without the afternoon crash?
Tazo Organic Awake English Breakfast is blended from organic black teas with naturally high caffeine, delivering a robust morning lift that many remote workers and office staff find smoother than coffee when steeped at 212°F for about 5 minutes.
Is this a good tea to keep stocked in a home office for daily use?
Yes. The 16-bag box, dual-pack, and 96-bag options make it easy to keep a steady supply at your desk or in a shared office pantry, and the tea bags can be reused several times to stretch each cup through a long workday.
How does this compare to drinking coffee for a work pick-me-up?
Many productivity-focused drinkers use Tazo Awake as a coffee alternative because it offers high caffeine with a malty, full-bodied flavor and no jittery feeling, making it a reliable mid-morning or mid-afternoon office ritual.
Can I brew this in a single mug without disrupting my workflow?
Absolutely. The simple steeping method, 212°F water for approximately 5 minutes, fits easily into a desk-side routine, and one bag can be used to brew two cups in a small teapot when you want minimal interruption.
Is the bold flavor too strong to drink while reading or focusing?
On the contrary, drinkers describe the malty English Breakfast profile as smooth and clean with no bitter aftertaste when brewed correctly, which makes it easy to sip steadily during focused work sessions.
Do I need a special kettle or teapot to brew this in my home office?
No special equipment is required. A mug, hot water, and the included tea bag are all you need, and the bags steep cleanly in standard mugs as well as teapots and travel infusers.
Is this tea suitable for an open office where coworkers will notice the smell?
Tazo Awake has a mild, traditional black tea aroma that most office environments find welcoming rather than overpowering, and it pairs well with a quiet workplace break room setting.
Can I reuse the tea bags across multiple short focus blocks?
Yes, customers regularly reuse each Tazo Awake bag several times, which is ideal for productivity-focused drinkers who want one bag to last through several short work sprints.
Does the caffeine content actually compete with a cup of coffee?
Tazo Organic Awake is specifically blended as a high-caffeine English Breakfast style tea, and most drinkers report it delivers a comparable energy boost to coffee without the stomach side effects.
Is the box easy to store on a small desk or narrow shelf?
The slim 16-count box is designed to fit neatly on a desk, in a drawer, or on a narrow pantry shelf, and the larger 96-bag and dual-pack formats are great for stocking a shared workplace kitchen.
Is this better than a coffee pod machine for a quiet office?
For a low-noise, low-distraction office environment, brewing a cup of Tazo Awake is essentially silent and produces no machine waste, making it a cleaner option than pod brewers.
Is it distracting to brew tea while on a video call?
No. Steeping is as quiet and unobtrusive as pouring water, and the smooth English Breakfast flavor profile does not leave a lingering odor in the room after the call ends.
Will the caffeine make it hard to wind down after a late work session?
Like any caffeinated tea, drinking it close to bedtime may affect sleep, so most productivity-focused drinkers reserve Tazo Awake for morning and early afternoon focus windows.
How long does a box last if I drink it every workday?
A 16-bag box lasts about three workweeks when drinking one cup per workday, while the 96-bag option covers roughly six months of daily office use, making it a smart bulk value.
Is the packaging resealable so the bags stay fresh in a busy office?
The box is designed to keep individual bags fresh between uses, which is helpful for shared office pantries where the box may be opened and closed throughout the day.
Does this tea have a bitter aftertaste when left to steep too long?
When brewed correctly at about 5 minutes, customers report a smooth, malty cup with no bitter aftertaste, which is ideal for a focused office setting where you cannot monitor the steep time constantly.
How do I brew the perfect cup of Tazo Organic Awake English Breakfast tea?
Bring fresh water to a full boil at 212°F, place one tea bag in your mug, pour the water over the bag, and steep for about 5 minutes. Remove the bag and enjoy. One bag can also be used to brew two cups in a teapot if you prefer a lighter taste.
Can I reuse the tea bags for a second or third cup?
Yes, Tazo Organic Awake tea bags can be reused several times. Many customers brew two or even three cups from a single bag by adjusting steep time, which is also a great way to stretch the value of a 96-bag box.
Can I make iced tea with this English Breakfast blend?
Yes, a popular method is to microwave water with the tea bag, steep, and then refrigerate the concentrate to replicate the taste of Starbucks-style iced tea. You can also cold-brew the bags overnight in the fridge for a smoother iced tea.
Does this tea work with electric kettles and travel mugs?
Yes, the tea bags steep cleanly in electric kettles with temperature settings, standard mugs, travel mugs, infuser bottles, and small teapots, making it a versatile choice for home, office, and travel.
Is this tea compatible with kombucha brewing?
Yes, home kombucha brewers frequently use Tazo Organic Awake because its strong, malty black tea profile provides an excellent fermentation base and a clean, organic flavor that carries through to the finished kombucha.
What is included in the box when I order it?
Each box contains 16 individually wrapped Tazo Organic Awake English Breakfast black tea bags. The dual-pack includes two 16-bag boxes, and the 96-bag option includes six 16-bag boxes. No additional accessories are required to brew.
How should I store the tea bags to keep them fresh?
Store the box in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odors. Keep the individually wrapped bags sealed until you are ready to brew to maintain the rich malty flavor of the black tea.
Does this tea contain any allergens like dairy, gluten, or nuts?
Tazo Organic Awake is made from a blend of organic black teas only. It is Non-GMO Project verified, Kosher certified, and Fair Trade Certified, with no dairy, gluten, or nut ingredients listed.
What is the difference between English Breakfast tea and regular black tea?
English Breakfast is a specific style of black tea blend, typically combining several robust black teas to create a bold, malty, full-bodied cup that pairs well with traditional breakfast foods. It is generally stronger and more caffeinated than many standard black teas.
