Irish Breakfast Loose Leaf Tea by Metropolitan Tea Company
Description: A stout robust blend of February Kenya BP1 and 2nd flush Assam. Superb color and very full bodied. Excellent in the early morning or afternoon.
Information: It may surprise you to learn the people of Ireland drink more tea per capita than any other population on earth. In fact, your average Irish citizen drinks about 6 cups per day. The cups they drink are so strong, you can almost stand a spoon upright in them. Indeed, the Irish prefer what some might call a sturdy cup of tea. In order to provide the Irish with blends this strong, tea blenders buy top quality seasonal output from Assam and Kenya. The Assam teas are picked from the top production of the second flush, a period of high growth in the month of June. The Kenyan selected leaves are usually those produced in either February or August, a time when the most flavorful leaf is grown. The Assam component of the Irish blend gives the cup a strong, deep, malty character with heavy layers of astringency which dry the mouth, feeling almost as if you could chew the tea. (This is similar to the way a dry wine can make you pucker). The Kenyan teas provide a bright coppery color with profound floral notes that add a complex depth to the cup. If you've ever wondered what gives the Irish so much nervous energy, you've got the answer. It is a strong blend. Enjoy it in the morning with toast or as an eye-opener before a night out on the town.
- 3.52 ounces (Makes 35-50 Cups)
- Small Batch Blended and Packed in Canada
- Nitrogen Flushed/ Vacuum Sealed Bag
- Resealable Ziploc Bag
