Irish Breakfast Tea is a real Builder's Tea if a strong, full-bodied, malty brew is just what you're looking for! A combination of high-quality teas from a 2nd Flush Assam and a February tea from Kenya ensures that if you wait just long enough, your teaspoon might just stand up!
Irish Breakfast Tea - Loose Leaf
| Strong, malty character for a great builder's brew! | |
| Luxury Black Tea. | |
| Kenya, India. | |
| 3-7 Mins 1/Cup 100°C | |
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Tea Facts
- Ingredients: High-Grown Kenyan & 2nd Flush Assam Black Tea.
- Leaves: CTC Broken Orange Pekoe (BOP)/BP1 Broken Pekoe #1.
- Latin/ Botanical Names: Camellia sinensis.
- Grown: Nandi Highlands (Kenya), Assam (India), 500 - 6500 ft above sea level.
- Aroma: Floral notes with complex depth.
- Infused Colour: Bright and coppery.
- Caffeine: Between 27- 35mg per 250 ml cup
- Harmonisation Codes: <3Kg 0902300000 >3Kg 0902400000
Serving Guide
- Tea Menu: Very Popular
- Per 250ml Cup: 1 heaped teaspoon (approx. 3g)
- Water: Use freshly filtered, boiling water. Pour over leaves.
- Brewing Time: 3 – 7 minutes; we prefer 5 minutes for full flavour.
- Milk & Sugar: You can add milk, sugar, honey or lemon to suit taste preferences.
Health Benefits
- Protection: Rich in antioxidants, black tea helps protect the body from free radicals and reduces the risk of chronic diseases.
- Heart: Black tea may improve heart health by reducing cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
- Digestion: Black tea can aid in digestion and help alleviate gastrointestinal issues.
- Mind: Black tea contains compounds that can improve mental alertness and focus.
