Irish Breakfast

Loose Leaf Tea | Black

The teaspoon stands on guard for thee in the cup of this traditional, beloved Irish breakfast tea, a bold blend of Indian Assam and African Kenyan estate black teas. Blended with an eye to the Irish love of the Water of Life (whiskey).

$27 USD
Blending Notes
  • Aroma

    Biscuity, dense, powerful

  • Palate

    Rich, malty strong body

  • Purpose

    Charm & vitality

Ingredients

Black tea

High Caffeine

3507

Sustainability

Our loose leaf is packed in tins that are recyclable and can be disposed of in your blue bin. Our tins are also food-safe and can be repurposed for many things including spices and other dried ingredients. Learn More about sustainability at TEALEAVES.

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An homage to idyllic rolling hills and rugged cliffs, malty black tea pays tribute to age-old edifices.

About This Blend

Fans of full-bodied teas will unite over this strong, bold, and malty blend of Indian Assam and African Kenyan estate black teas—the heart of Irish Breakfast tea, enjoyed throughout the day in Ireland. Often paired with a splash of milk to mellow its intensity, this tea delivers a high-caffeine kick and a quick infusion thanks to its finely cut leaves. Perfect for those who like their tea strong enough to make a teaspoon stand upright, it’s your go-to blend for fueling the day ahead!

MAKE THE PERFECT CUP OF TEA
TEALEAVES

TEALEAVES
1 Tsp

Water

Water
8 oz

Fire

Fire
210°F

Time

Steep
2-3 Min

Your FAQs, Answered
For Irish Breakfast

Black tea is the only tea group in which milk, honey, lemon and sugar pair nicely with. In terms of food pairings, this tea would make a lovely addition to dishes with a stronger palate such as cheesecake or a chocolate cake.

Irish Breakfast can be seen as a stronger tea when compared to English Breakfast. Irish Breakfast is a full-bodied, strong, malty blend of Indian Assam and African Kenyan estate black teas.

Yes, this tea is drunk throughout the day in Ireland; often with a a splash of milk to round out the boldness in the cup.

The liquor of the tea in the cup once steeped yields a range of colors from deep copper to amber to red (depending on your Pantone color scale!). Black tea yields a copper or red colored cup because the leaves have been heavily oxidized after picking. As a result, black tea contains very few polyphenols as they are mostly converted to theaflavins and thearubigins. Thearubigins give black tea its distinct copper liquor and bolder flavor profile.

Due to its bold and malty body Irish Breakfast is seen as a strong black tea.

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