Irish Breakfast Black Tea | Robust Morning Blend

Irish Breakfast Black Tea Irish Breakfast Black Tea is a bold, full-bodied black tea blend known for its rich malty flavor, deep amber color, and invigorating strength. It is widely recognized as one of the strongest breakfast teas available and is especially popular among tea drinkers who enjoy a robust cup that pairs well with milk. Unlike lighter or more delicate teas, Irish Breakfast Black Tea is intentionally designed to deliver intensity, making it a reliable choice for mornings and a favored alternative to coffee. Irish Breakfast Black Tea is not a single-origin tea but rather a traditional style of black tea blend. It is most commonly made using a high percentage of Assam black tea, which gives the blend its characteristic malty flavor and strong body. Some variations may include small amounts of other robust black teas, but Assam remains the defining component. The purpose of Irish Breakfast Tea is straightforward: to create a strong, full-bodied black tea that can be brewed confidently and enjoyed with milk or sugar. This sets it apart from many other black teas that are designed to be lighter or more nuanced. Irish Breakfast Tea is unapologetically bold and grounding, making it especially appealing to those who value consistency and strength in their daily tea ritual. Despite its name, Irish Breakfast Tea does not originate from Ireland itself. Instead, its origins lie in the global tea trade of the British Empire, particularly in the tea-growing regions of India. The name “Irish Breakfast” reflects Irish tea-drinking preferences, not geographic cultivation. Ireland historically developed a strong tea culture, with a preference for darker, stronger brews. Tea blenders catering to Irish consumers began favoring Assam tea because of its naturally bold character. Assam tea, grown in northeastern India at low elevations, thrives in warm, humid conditions that produce leaves rich in tannins and caffeine. These qualities made Assam the perfect base for a tea meant to be brewed strong and consumed with milk. Over time, blends dominated by Assam tea became associated with Irish tastes, eventually earning the name Irish Breakfast Tea.

• Bold and malty
• Rich, full-bodied mouthfeel
• Smooth finish, especially with milk

• Naturally contains antioxidants
• Enjoyed for morning alertness
• A grounding daily tea ritual

Tea is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Irish Breakfast Black Tea typically contains ~50–70 mg caffeine per 8 oz cup. Black tea also contains L-theanine, which many people find creates steadier energy.

• Tea: 1 tsp per cup
• Water: 95–100°C
• Steep: 3–5 minutes
• Milk: Optional

Form: Loose leaf

Ingredients: Black tea

Strong flavor and reusability make Irish Breakfast a great daily value tea.