The Irish have built a reputable standing for their
cupan tea. The Irish prefer a full bodied cup of tea that if brewed long
enough, one could almost stand their spoon upright. In fact, there is a
common tea saying among the Irish that a "proper cup of tea" should be
"strong enough for a mouse to trot on." Along the same line, the Irish
believed there were only three types of tea fit to drink. The first and
best of quality was in China with the Chinese, of course. The second best
was sent directly to Ireland. The third and lowest in quality was sent to
the English. Irish Breakfast because of its robust flavor is usually drunk
only in the morning (except for the Irish who drink it all day). Usually
it is blended from an Assam tea base. Because of its full taste, it is
served with lots of sugar (loose is considered correct here-sugar cubes
are an English matter) and milk (milk, NEVER CREAM, is served with tea.
Cream is too heavy for tea and belongs with coffee. The milk is always
served at room temperature, never cold, as it cools the tea too quickly).
Suttons of London's Irish Breakfast has a strong and robust flavour
and comprises of a beautiful blend of black tea. The Irish Breakfast
is specifically blended to be mixed with rich creamy milk.
Tel: +44 (0) 207 407
4030 Fax: +44 (0) 207 403 8988
Email: info@englishteas.com
No:64 Borough High Street
London SE1 1XF
