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This is the second half of my review of the British 24 hour ration that Steve1989 was so kind to send me.
Eating a hot breakfast on the riverbank this time of year is really a treat. I looked forward to this meal, yet not know what to expect in the way of taste As an American the idea of beans at breakfast seemed like something from the Old West 1870's cattle drive chuck wagon.
But first I brewed up the English Typhoo tea and had it just with one sugar pack Brewing up and preparing hot water for the main course The Typhoo tea was very dark and had a strong aroma. Flavor was very rich and Superior to American Lipton. It was also and warmed me up right away. Plus it was easy on the stomach. I can see some advantages to drinking tea over coffee while camping.
One it I had the second pack of breakfast tea with my meal and it smelled milder and the taste seemed to be lighter or a lighter version. So it was perfect, the Typhoo tea to wake you up and breakfast tea to savor.
Now the main course So it has Navy beans, diced bacon, sausages, in a tomato type sauce. The tastes of the tomato sauce was much like Heinz pork and beans. Completely normal flavor to my American taste buds. The Sausages had the texture of firm Vienna tinned sausages, but without the grease. The flavor was better than U.S. made Armour brand, but still in the same range. The diced bacon was tender and had a sweet taste. I liked it. There were a few large pieces of scrambled eggs floating in the sauce, but they tasted just like the tomato sauce. This meal filled me up as promised and I did not even have a snack cake or granola bar to go with it. Just two cups of tea and one cup with but a tiny bit of sugar. I was full. This meal would be a fine lunch eaten cold or a good stand alone nighttime hot meal. I would take this foot hiking any time. Also noted it cooked faster with the thin foil pouch.
Last I did not know what to expect with the V 5 component, but I found it was good quality chewing gum to help clean your teeth and mouth. I chewed it as I left , The flavor and quality was better than U.S. Chickletts in my opinion Down the river again

Great post Norton. Nice pictures as well. I've got a UK pack that I saving for the right time and setting to do a review on.

Hi Norton,

Another great review, really enjoy your "outdoor" photo's.

Here in the U.K. you can buy the breakfast in cans,.........forget it!, I've eaten tastier wet cardboard. Not a patch on the MRE breakfast.

Now my Military Vehicle display season is over, I'll have some time to photo and review my bits and pieces of equipment for the web site.

Regards, Norman.

Hey Norton!

This was yet another absolutely terrific review!

I might be getting another All Day Breakfast soon and now I know what to expect - it's making me hungry over here!

Think I might be able to find Typhoo brand tea locally, I'll have to pick up an extra box for you.

The pictures and scenery are so rich and immersive - you really do have a knack for making us feel like we're there w/ you for a second!

Thank you for sharing these nice pictures and the scenic cooking!

Crap...Steve, I could have stuck some of that stuff in the box I just sent you. Didn't even think about it.

Great pics Norton!

Hi Norton, great review! I've always wanted to try the "all day breakfast", and I want to even more now. Thanks for sharing!

rabidwolf wrote:Great post Norton. Nice pictures as well. I've got a UK pack that I saving for the right time and setting to do a review on.

AND, I have a Canuk "breakfast" rat that I have been dying to open and review as well.

also: seconding Typhoo as a fantastic tea. Tea is a cultured taste in an almost infinite variety of flavors from rabid to delicate and flower-like. And it does lend itself to camping extremely well.
Here is a link to a vast selection at a dirt cheap price for any that want an adventure in flavor>>> http://www.aliexpress.com/item/50pcs-di ... 56426.html [note that this is "loose-leaf" and has to be strained or else drunken carefully leaving the leaf dregs in the bottom of your cup... this is also "black" tea and much, much stronger than yo'Mama's Red Rose... however, totz worth it!]

Hi to all,

Please do not think that we "Brits" drink a "breakfast tea" as different to the rest of the day, also we do not stop everything at 16.00 hrs for "Afternoon tea". A misconception from films etc., however, some people do partake in " Afternnon tea", which costs them a fortune for a brew and a couple of cakes in fancy hotels with a false sounding "French" waiter grovelling for a good tip. Been there, done that, bought the T Shirt and didn't tip.

Earl Gray tea etc. are NOT commonly drunk here, despite what you may have read or seen on the media.

Personally, Typhoo tea is O.K., but the best in my opinion and possibly as other Brits on here will agree is PG Tips tea, I can drink it all day, and do.

Our coffee is totally different to yours ( members Stateside), I had an American coffee with a friend at a PX base in Greece many years ago, sorry guys,........Yuuchh.

I don't see "T" bags individually wrapped as in my friends Nortons photo, but if found at a "Wholesaler" I'll put up a posting for mailing to members who haven't tried "Brit" tea.

Regards to all,

Norman.

Norman- is the "PG Tips tea" loose tea, or bagged?
It's one I haven't tried.