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A box of Irish Breakfast tea sold by Twinings

Irish Breakfast tea is a full-bodied, malty brew. It is a blend of several black teas: most often Assam teas and, less often, other types of black tea.

Some of the brands of Irish Breakfast tea include Barry's, Bewley's, Republic of Tea, Twinings, Taylors of Harrogate, Stash Tea Company, Fortnum and Mason, Mark T. Wendell, Harney & Sons, and Upton Tea Imports. All of these and many other companies create their own blends of Irish Breakfast tea.

In Ireland, it is not referred to as "Irish Breakfast tea", but simply as "tea". It is enjoyed throughout the day and evening. The Irish brands, such as Lyons and Barry's, are heavily weighted toward Assam.

Due to its strength, Irish Breakfast tea is commonly served with milk, but some prefer to drink it straight or with lemon or sugar.

[edit] References

• James Norwood Pratt. New Tea Lover's Treasury (Publishing Technology Associates, 1999)

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