It depends on the tea. On land, at breakfast, I drink strong Earl Grey with milk added. I use loose-leaf in a teapot with a “sock.” I like caffeine in the morning, but find the Earl gives a nicer, gentler high, unlike coffee which makes me burn too bright and fast in the morning.
At night, I sometimes have a cup of Chamomile with honey, no milk. During the day, if I’m drinking hot tea, I prefer strong Orange Pekoe and honey. Mostly I drink iced sun tea (good old fashioned Lipton black breakfast tea bags sweetened with saccharin as no amount of sugar will sweeten iced tea).
But in the afternoon, it’s strong Cuban coffee and a pastry to get my second wind. It’s espresso-strength and I sweeten it with sugar—honey makes it taste funny. Maybe a little leche, if thar be wimmin-foke about.
At sea, it’s always cafe Cubano, no tea. At sea, tea’s fer Limey bastards and them Chineeee.