Irish Breakfast Tea


        
• Description

        
• Brewing
• Tasting Notes
• Health Benefits

    

Need an eye-opener? Blended from Assam and Ceylon teas, this classic Irish breakfast is full bodied and can be enjoyed throughout the day. It goes well with milk in the traditional Irish manner, but does equally well with a touch of lemon, or plain.


Irish breakfast black tea has an obscure history. Assam teas are popular in Ireland, and Irish breakfast blends are considered normal tea in that country. Popularized elsewhere as a breakfast tea, it is often served as an alternative to coffee.

Water Temp: 210 F
Steep time: 3 minutes
Amount 2tsp per 6 oz water

Robust morning blend. Subtle hints of chocolate and spice. Earthy component on the mid-palate.

Studies suggest that black tea assists in lowering cholesterol and is good for the heart.

Is also thought to promote healthy tea, skin and bones.