As a Brit, there's nothing I love more than a hot cup of tea. No matter the weather, I always call for a delicious brew in the morning. Whether enjoyed with a biscuit, a slice of cake or simply on its own, there's nothing more satisfying than finishing a cuppa when it's made just right.

Normally, when shopping, I'd go for the cheapest option, but with so many brands on the market, which one actually makes the best brew? To determine which is best, I reviewed six of the most popular breakfast tea brands. Surprisingly, there's a distinct difference between the products: each offering a different taste, texture, and quality. This is what I discovered.

To conduct my taste test, I tried each tea brand in three different ways.

The first test is how I normally make tea: boil the kettle, place the tea bag in the cup, add sugar, add the hot water, brew for two to three minutes, then pour the milk, and let it sit for another minute before removing the teabag.

Next, I tried the tea without any milk or sugar to see what the difference was when it was in its purest form. Then I tried the tea with just milk and no sugar.

I have to be honest that this is probably my hardest taste test yet. I have reviewed different hot chocolate brands, cereal bars, and more, but this was the most difficult to rank. Let us know which tea is your favourite in the comments below.

6. Red Label

Within this taste test, I wanted to review a supermarket brand to see how it compares to the top dogs in the tea industry, and unfortunately, this Red Label tea from Sainsbury's falls short.

According to TeaDog, this tea is "a classic blend crafted to deliver a full-bodied and robust cup.

"Made from high-quality black tea leaves, this popular tea provides a deep, malty taste with a refreshing finish, perfect for any time of day." Priced at £3.20 for 240 tea bags, that's 1.33 pence per bag, making it one of the most affordable on the market.

However, this tea tasted super bland and flat to me. It didn't really have much going for it, and I had to add sugar to bring out its flavour notes. The quality is quite low as I did not experience the "full-bodied and robust cup" as promised. Unfortunately, this ranked last place.

5. Twinings

Despite being in existence for over 300 years, Twinings is one of my least favourite tea brands. Call me crazy, but this tea tastes more earthy and bitter. It's missing that malty flavour that I love from other tea brands, but it's definitely more bold.

A consumer from Product Review went so far as to compare it to Earl Grey, which has citrusy, floral, and subtly spicy notes. However, according to the official Twinings site, this tea is "the heavenly combination of rich Assam, Ceylon, and Kenyan teas. [This is] what makes it the perfect morning brew. The ultimate cup of tea."

Priced at £2.99 for 40 bags, this is one of the more expensive teas, and you can taste that in its quality and texture. When brewing, it was one of the few teas that took on a darker colour quickly, and you can really taste the tea without milk or sugar.

However, ultimately, Twinings falls short on flavour.

4. Yorkshire

I know I am going to get crucified for this, but I don't really get the hype about Yorkshire tea. Is it nice? Yes. It's a great, well-balanced tea that has a nice flavour and feel. However, it's a bit boring.

I know that may sound strange, but when I drink a delicious cup of tea, I normally get that "mmm" sensation or "that hit the spot," but with Yorkshire tea, it was just okay.

A spokesperson for the brand shared: "A proper brew - pure and simple. We pay fair prices for really good tea from farms in Africa and India, to make a lovely blend that's big on flavour, seriously refreshing and kind to the people who grow it."

I think "pure and simple" is an accurate description, but that's why it has also ranked in the middle of this list. For 40 bags, this will set you back £2.20, which is a much better price compared to its competitor, Twinings.

3. Tetley

Tetley has spent more than 180 years crafting the perfect cup of tea. The brand further explained: "The journey to your cup begins in tea gardens around the world. Tetley tea is made from the young leaves and unopened buds of the plant, Camellia sinensis. We grow and buy tea from all across the world to get that lovely, full-bodied flavour that's unique to Tetley."

Tetley is bold. From the row of teas, this one stood out for its flavour. The tea can have a heavy feel in your mouth due to its richness and brews to a darker colour quickly. Priced at £1.80 for 40 bags, this is one of the cheaper teas, but it doesn't taste like it. I surprisingly really enjoyed this cup, which was shocking compared to Yorkshire.

2. Yorkshire Biscuit Brew

Perhaps my bias is sweeter teas because Yorkshire Bisuit Brew is one of my absolute favourites. It's so delicious and perfectly adds an extra malty taste and a smooth texture to breakfast tea.

A spokesperson for the tea said: "A miraculous tea that tastes like biscuits - because when those two flavours combine, the resulting deliciousness creates a wave of happiness big enough to power an entire human being. It's a magical mug of biscuity goodness that doesn't get crumbs on your jumper."

A reviewer at the Afternoon Tees agreed with me and shared: "The tea tastes like your standard breakfast tea, but with a sweet malty aftertaste, just like a digestive biscuit. It was very delicious, and the flavour remained the same, down to the very last drop."

At £2.50, the price is reasonable; however, because this tea relies on this fun flavour to taste "magical", I placed it second.

1. PG Tips

Without a doubt, PG Tips is my winner. It has the perfect balance between sweetness and bitter notes; the tea has an outstanding flavour profile that stands out amongst the rest and has a smooth texture. No matter how many times I drink it, PG Tips always leaves me satisfied and wanting more.

The tea brand was launched in 1930 and is one of the most popular brands, rivalling Yorkshire Tea and Tetley. PG Tips holds high ethical standards in the growing, harvesting and production of its tea. It is the first major tea company to commit to buying only teas from ethical, sustainable sources.

A spokesperson for the brand said: "Great tea? It's in the bag. Literally. Our expert Master Blenders craft PG Tips Original with the finest, freshest tea leaves, plucked from high-altitude gardens on the equator. The result? An uplifting, full-bodied, flavour-packed cuppa."

At £1.70 for 40 bags at Sainsbury's, PG Tips offers the best taste at one of the most affordable prices in the lineup. It is clearly the superior brand and therefore, my winner.