Irish Breakfast Black

Name: Irish Breakfast Black
Brand: Teabox
SKU: FG-L000157
Price: 16.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)

A robust cup with notes of malt, sweet dates & high-fired accents.

Size:

100g/3.5oz

$0.40/cup

100g/3.5oz

SAVE 3%

$0.38/cup

300g/10.5oz

SAVE 8%

$0.36/cup

500g/17.5oz

Variant

Story

The history of Irish Breakfast tea is intertwined with Ireland's tea trade and cultural preferences. Samuel Bewley, an influential Irish businessman, played a pivotal role by advocating for legislative changes that allowed direct tea imports, breaking the East India Company's monopoly.

In 1835, Bewley's ship, Hellas, marked history by transporting tea directly from China to Dublin. This entrepreneurial spirit paved the way for robust Breakfast teas like Irish Breakfast, crafted to suit Ireland's strong tea-drinking traditions.

Made from bold Assam teas, it quickly became a household favorite, often served strong with milk, sugar, or cream. Today, Irish Breakfast Tea remains a cherished part of Irish culture and a beloved morning ritual worldwide, reflecting the warm hospitality and hearty spirit of the Emerald Isle.

Why Premium Pricing?

Our prices are premium in comparison to other tea brands.

We could reduce our prices.
But then, your Tea would not be:

-Sourced 100% Ethically
-Hand-picked or hand-crafted.
-Stored in India's first cold storage.
-Moisture/light/oxygen protected
-100% Transparent in Origin details
-Delivered within a week.
-Impacting 3.5 mn tea pluckers.
-That fresh.

With Teabox you get the best for the cup & the community.🙏

Shipping

Your order undergoes 1 day of processing, and we provide a tracking link once it has shipped. Delivery times vary based on the chosen shipping option:

Express: 5-8 days
Standard: 12-18 days

Since we ship fresh teas from the Himalayan foothills in India that normally cover 10,000+ miles via air, to qualify for free Express shipping, order value thresholds are as follows for these countries.

Australia - 115 AUD
Denmark - 490 DKK
Canada - 70 CAD
France - 75 EUR
Russia - 8,000 RUB
Singapore - 66 SGD
South Korea - 100,000 KRW
United Arab Emirates - 229 AED
United Kingdom - 40 GBP
USA - 50 USD

For EU countries, please note that we collect nominal duties and taxes up front (on the checkout), and the price you pay is the landed cost/door-delivery cost. You would not have to pay anything extra.

For other countries, unless specified otherwise at checkout, our terms of trade are 'DAP' (Delivered at Place without payment of duty and taxes of the destination country). Under DAP, the buyer is responsible for paying for the goods, import clearance inspection, import formalities, destination duties and taxes, and providing a complete address with correct contact details. Teabox is responsible for providing the goods with necessary documentation, arranging pickup, carriage, and door delivery, and handling origin customs formalities.

Freshness Journey

Real fresh teas with transparent evidence of 'where' the tea was manufactured, and 'when' it was manufactured, verified by picking and processing dates

Picked & Processed

12th-13th July'24

Arrived at Teabox

Within 24 hrs of manufacturing of the teas at estate, we receive them

15th July'24

Sorted & Cleaned

We do hand sorting of the teas to ensure our customers only receive whole leaves and not dust

16th July'24

Vacuum Packed

We vacuum pack the teas to ensure freshness and protect it from the 4 enemies (light/heat/moisture/oxygen)

16th July'24

Stored for Freshness

Post vacuum packing, the teas are stored in one of its kind cold chain facility in India to ensure the quality is preserved

16th July'24

Ready to Ship

Usually delivers within 5-7 Biz Days

17th July'24

The Reason Why Your Teas Are Fresh

As the only facility near the source, our close proximity to the estates ensures teas reach within 24-48 hours of production

Harvest

We believe in 100% Transparency of product traceability & its origins

The season of teas picked between the four flushes(harvests) of the year

Season

TGFOP1

Refers to Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe One: A grade of whole leaf tea distinguished by its superior quality

Grade

Assamica

Represents the cultivar of the Tea Plant

Speciality

Unique Reference Number for this Batch

Invoice

High

The amount of Caffeine this tea contains

Caffeine

We Are Certified And Licensed

How To Steep

Step 1

Start by heating water in a kettle

Step 2

Measure precise tea leaves for the teapot/infuser.

Step 3

Pour the hot water over the leaves

Step 4

Let it steep for the recommended duration

Step 5

Strain and enjoy sipping your freshly steeped tea.

Steeping Method

5.07fl oz/
150 ml

185°-194°F/
85°C-90°C

2Tsp/2.5g/
0.09oz

5
mins

Steep
Once

Storage Instructions

Store in a cool dry place away from heat, sunlight and moisture. Use an airtight container to minimize contact with O2

Tasting Notes

From our Chief Tea Taster

Aroma

Marked by notes of malt, dates with hint of high-fire.

Appearance

Dark Amber

Taste

A robust, lively cup which beams with delectable notes of malt right from the start and mingles with sweet tones of dates towards the middle to give a well-rounded feel and vivacious intensity on the palate.

Furtive high-fired tints interlaced with cocoa-like accents are discernible along the edges, which however ebb to finish on malty undertones.Try this with a dash of milk for an invigorating experience.

YOU ASKED WE ANSWERED

What is Irish Breakfast tea?

Irish Breakfast tea is a robust and hearty black tea blend that originated in Ireland.

It is known for its strong and full-bodied flavor, making it an ideal choice for a hearty morning cup.

How does Irish Breakfast tea differ from other breakfast tea blends?

Irish Breakfast tea sets itself apart from other breakfast tea blends with its distinctive blend composition and bold character.

Typically featuring a robust combination of black teas, often incorporating the strong and malty Assam varieties, Irish Breakfast tea delivers a full-bodied and hearty flavor.

Where is the Irish Breakfast tea offered by Teabox sourced from ?

The Irish Breakfast tea offered by us is a meticulously crafted blend that combines whole-leaf Assams sourced from esteemed tea estates in the Assam region.

How is your Irish Breakfast tea different from other tea brands ?

1. We use only whole-leaf orthodox grades in crafting this blend rather than dust or fannings. This ensures a richer and more nuanced flavor profile in every cup.
2. Additionally, we source our base teas solely from top-tier tea estates in Assam, renowned for producing exceptional quality teas.

Is Irish Breakfast tea caffeinated?

Irish Breakfast tea is caffeinated, as is typical for traditional black teas.

With 40 to 70 milligrams of caffeine per 8-ounce cup), the actual levels may differ based on individual steeping preferences.

Can Irish Breakfast tea be enjoyed with milk and sugar?

Yes, Irish Breakfast tea is traditionally enjoyed with milk and sugar.

Is there a standard steeping time and temperature for this tea?

1. Start by heating fresh, cold water to a temperature between 185-194°F(85-90°C),
2. Utilize approximately 1 to 1.5 teaspoons of loose tea leaves per 6 ounces (180 ml) of water in a teapot or tea infuser, ensuring optimal leaf expansion.
3. Steep the tea for 4-5 minutes, adjusting based on your desired strength.
4. Strain and enjoy sipping

Frequently Purchased

Simply Great Tea

What can I say?….great service and fantastic tea. Ditch the bags!

Super authentic . My elixir . Clean and lovely .

The perfect tea!

I love this tea. And no bags or boxes to recycle.

excellent tea, quality service

My tea arrived very quickly from its origin to the United States. The box came well packed against the elements, and the tea itself was vacuum-packed and came with an extra, resealable bag to help keep the freshness. This Irish breakfast blend is excellent! It's a strong taste but not overpowering or bitter. I take it with a bit of sugar, and it's a fantastic way to start my day.

Refreshing

I Did not realise how bland conventional tea bags were until I tasted this, so full of flavours and so fresh tasting, I have shared some and get the same positive response, my new everyday tea !

I’m done searching

I’m a lifelong tea drinker. I’m partial to robust black teas but I’m equally fond of both green and white teas.
This is the first product review I’ve ever done. I’m forever a devotee of your company and teas. The Irish black tea is, hands down, the best smelling & tasting I’ve ever had. Your Jasmine and your Green Teas are absolutely amazing.
Shipping is so fast.

Excellent product, excellent service

I have ordered from Teabox before and will continue to do so. The tea is of much better quality than other options and the company is so helpful and easy to use.

Tea is magnificent.

I’ve 3 tried 3 flavours of tea from Teabox now, each one distinct, flavourful and far superior to any tea I’ve ever tasted before. As an Irishman, that’s a serious compliment. If you haven’t tried their Assam teas I implore to try the Pekoe Orange Assam flavour. Delicious and malty notes add to the taste.

I tried your tea on a bit of a whim and a hope for something better than what's been available to us in our grocery stores and I was delighted it is delicious it tastes exactly like I had hoped good Irish Breakfast tea with taste and it didn't leave a bitter aftertaste in my mouth

Love the flavor.

Love the flavor.

Irish Breakfast Black

Freshness Journey

The Reason Why Your Teas Are Fresh

Harvest

We Are Certified And Licensed

How To Steep

Tasting Notes

YOU ASKED WE ANSWERED

Frequently Purchased

Customer Reviews