British Builder's Tea

British Builder's Tea is a strong, robust black tea traditionally brewed with milk and sugar, designed to provide a quick energy boost for manual laborers. It typically uses a strong blend of black tea like Assam or a robust English Breakfast, brewed with boiling water, and is a staple in construction sites and homes across the UK.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This tea is very low in calories, with a typical serving containing around 20-30 calories when made with a splash of milk and a spoonful of sugar, providing minimal macronutrients but offering a quick caffeine and carbohydrate boost for energy.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	5 kcal
Protein	0.1 g
Carbs	1 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	5 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Fluoride	0.4 mg
Copper	0.02 mg
Zinc	0.05 mg
Magnesium	5 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B6	0.01 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Builder's Tea is culturally significant as a symbol of working-class British resilience and camaraderie, often served with biscuits for dipping, and its strength and simplicity reflect a no-nonsense approach to refreshment.