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Irish Breakfast Loose Leaf Tea

$12.50

Irish Breakfast Loose Leaf Tea

Our Irish Breakfast tea combines robust black teas from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and Assam (India), making it the perfect start to your day. This hearty blend offers a balance of bright, citrusy notes from high-grown Ceylon, complemented by the malty depth of Assam. The result is a spicy, jammy aroma with a malty, deep flavor and a brisk, "buzzy" mouthfeel, finishing with a rounded sweetness. Enjoy it plain or with a splash of milk.

Highlights:

Blended with Ceylon Sonata Tea & Assam Melody Tea

High caffeine level

Every ounce makes roughly 10 8oz cups of tea

Steep at 212°F for 3-5 minutes

A traditional breakfast tea, ideal for energizing your morning.

Size

Variants and availability
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How to brew

TasteMatch starting point

Fruit & hibiscus

This is an herbal infusion, so start with the fruit & hibiscus recipe: freshly boiled water and a full steep. Follow the producer’s directions where they differ.

Fruit & hibiscus

Tart, bright blends. Boiling water and a full steep; great iced.

Baseline: 2.5–3 g loose leaf per 200 mL water.

Water
212°F / 100°C
Steep
5–8 min
Dose
3–4 g per 200 mL
  1. Use water at a full boil — fruit infusions should always be made with boiling water.
  2. Steep at least 5 minutes, up to 8 for a deeper colour and tartness.
  3. Strain. For iced, brew double-strength and pour over ice.

Recipe references: UK Food Standards Agency, UK Tea & Infusions Association

From the recipe book · 115 ideas

Reserve Selects Tea Recipe Book

Banana Float

ICED · MAKES 1 · ABOUT 10 MINUTES

Flash-chilled Assam tea topped with a frothed banana peel syrup cream float and bruleed banana.

Tasting notes & sources

Herbal infusions aren't tea

Herbal blends (tisanes) contain no Camellia sinensis, so most are caffeine-free. Always use freshly boiled water for herbal and fruit infusions — the UK Food Standards Agency advises it for food safety. Follow the producer's directions where they differ, and check with a doctor about herbs during pregnancy or with medications.

Why ISO 3103?

ISO 3103 is a standardized tasting method used for sensory evaluation and quality control. It's how professionals compare teas fairly, not necessarily the best-tasting cup.