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irish breakfast
based on 6176 reviews
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makes 10 cups
$4
3oz
24¢ per cup
$9
16oz
15¢ per cup
$29
portions
Teforia-ready
$9
teabags
15 full leaf pyramids
$9
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Our Irish Breakfast combines hearty black teas from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and Assam (India) to get your morning off to a bright start. As its name implies, the Irish Breakfast black tea blend is an ideal accompaniment to a morning meal. It seamlessly blends the citrusy notes of a high-grown Ceylon with the malty underscore of a pungent Assam. Spicy and jammy aroma on the leaf, malty and deep flavor with a brisk and 'buzzy' mouthfeel. Rounded sweetness in the finish. May be enjoyed plain or with a drop of milk. Irish Breakfast is one of Adagio's most popular teas.
Black Tea | High caffeine | Steep at 212° for 3-5 mins
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Customer Reviews (6176)
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“ Irish Breakfast tea consistently delights connoisseurs with its robust flavor profile. A blend of Ceylon and Assam teas, it combines brightness with malty richness, offering a full-bodied experience. Reviewers rave about its smooth, malty taste, with notes of dark chocolate and a pleasant astringency that enhances its complexity. It's versatile, equally celebrated as a bold morning wake-up and a refreshing iced drink. Its quality remains consistent over years, making it a staple in many tea stashes. Whether enjoyed straight, with a dash of sweetener, or cream, Irish Breakfast tea earns high marks for delivering a satisfying cup each time. ”
May 4th '24
“ 5/4/2024:
Still fabulous!
10/19/21:
Great tea. I prefer Scottish Breakfast but this could make it into the rotation. ”
Still fabulous!
10/19/21:
Great tea. I prefer Scottish Breakfast but this could make it into the rotation. ”
4 mins @ 212°F
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Jul 20th '24
“ When you just want a cup of plain black tea this is a great one to have. It is smooth and flavorful and is good with or without milk and sweetener. It’s just a great way to start the day. 😊 ”
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Nov 4th '24
“ My husband has this tea almost everyday and he also uses this to make his kombucha. It's a well balanced tea ”
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Mar 17th '25
“ Finally got around to trying this one and it tastes wonderful. I think after having this and golden spring back to back I have realized I like malty as a flavor.this one is a great, bold, simple tea. I do detect a subtle sweetness in there, but just a hint. It has a welcome astringency which left a bit of a dry finish and would go wonderfully with a morning meal. I with it's well rounded flavor it could easily be a go to tea when you are not sure exactly what you want. Great tea ”
5 mins @ 212°F
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Sep 17th '24
“ Very good! Much more tart than your every day IB from the grocery store, but I wouldn't have it any other way! A great way to wake up with some goats milk added. ”
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Teabags
teabags
15 full leaf pyramids
$9
Iced Teas
6 quarts
6 x quart-sized pouches
$7
Fresh Portions
irish breakfast
portions
Teforia-ready
$9
Ingredients & Lore
blended with assam melody tea & ceylon sonata tea
Top of the morning is a salutation which offers the "best of the morning". There's a bit of mystery as to where the term comes from though, which could be referring to the "top" as the best, as the beginning of the morning, or, our personal favorite, as a nod to cream, which rises as the "best" to the top of fresh milk. While the phrase isn't commonly used by Ireland natives today (as the second highest per-capita tea drinkers in the world) their favorite blend clearly is.Questions and Answers
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What is mg of caffeine?
Asked by Chrissy Borntrager
on November 18th, 2016
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I'm new to loose leaf teas. When they say on the directions 1 cup do they mean 8oz or a coffee cup?
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Asked by Gerald Miller
on January 2nd, 2018
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I found a pouch of my tea that I didn't know I had. It's never been opened and have had it for a few years now. Is it still going to be fresh and still taste ok? Thanks
Asked by Teresa Nolting
on October 13th, 2017
on October 13th, 2017
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How many steepings can you get with this for a 16-oz steeper. 2 teaspoons.
Asked by Ian Wilz
on December 16th, 2017
on December 16th, 2017
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Can I use this loose tea to make iced tea?
Asked by Tim Doebler
on September 7th, 2017
on September 7th, 2017
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I'm new to loose leaf teas. When they say on the directions 1 cup do they mean 8oz or a coffee cup?
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Asked by Gerald Miller
on January 2nd, 2018
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What are the calories in the tea?
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Asked by tammy mowery
on May 1st, 2020
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How does the Irish Breakfast tea taste different than Scottish Breakfast?
Asked by Sher Coats
on February 17th, 2023
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How much does a portion make
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