scottish breakfast

“ Scottish Breakfast Tea garners universal acclaim for its intricate blend of flavors, combining the earthiness of Keemun Concerto, the sweetness of Assam Melody, and the crisp finish of Ceylon Sonata, with a touch of Yunnan Jig's golden, chocolaty notes. Its complexity and smoothness, even without cream, alongside its versatile pairing with foods, earn it a staple status in many cupboards. Preferred steeping methods and the addition of sweeteners reveal its malty, slightly smoky essence and chocolate undertones. Enthusiasts celebrate its bold yet balanced profile, making it a beloved choice for morning routines and an adventurous dive into traditional Scottish flavors. ”

“ Updated review 12/7/24: Decided to revisit this one in hopes I would like it more, now that I have more of an appreciation for black tea. Really, it is still pretty 'meh' to me. Way prefer Keemun/English Breakfast.

Old review:This was very 'meh' to me. Just tasted like black tea--a little malty and a pretty reddish brown color--but nothing special. ”

“ I really enjoyed this tea! At first I was uncertain as to whether of not I would, as it was very strong, however, once I added a bit of sugar (approximately 1.33 tsp of Adagio tea/rock sugar) and about 1 TBS of Silk Vanilla Almond Non-Dairy Coffee creamer it was perfect and it will have a permanent place in my breakfast tea stash. 5 stars from me. ”

“ Being a lover of Yunnans and Irish Breakfast, decided to give this Scottish Breakfast a try in the sample size. Well dang! This is right up my alley with the malty and rich flavor profile I prefer. It's smoother and less astringent than the Irish Breakfast. This will be a reorder, and likely one of my go-to's, along with the fabulous Yunnun Noir. ”

“ Hands down one of my favorite teas on this site. Rich, full bodied and nuanced, it is my go to tea for waking up in the morning. I wish it was an option for making tea blends, because it has a lovely backbone to stand up to flavors nicely. The bit of Yunnan peppery edge on the back end makes this a wonderful cuppa to wake up with, or a bracing mid afternoon pick me up. absolutely one of my all time favorites ”

“ A solid choice for a stout morning cup. Strong and black and delightful with a splash of milk. ”