CREAM IRISH BREAKFAST

Cheers to Ireland, which has the world’s largest population of people who drink tea. On days when they don’t have a Guinness, they could consume around six cups of tea. With a population of only 3.9 million, that’s about 24 million cups every day!

Ireland has a long history with tea. British merchants initially brought it to Ireland in 1835, while the country was still a part of the British Empire. Because of Britain’s consistent imports, there was never a shortage of alcohol in Ireland. Up until the Second World War, that is. Across the Empire, Britain was compelled to ration everything food and drink throughout the war, including tea. In the middle of World War I, the British government was taken aback when Ireland announced that it would not be taking a side. This caused a dilemma for Irish tea drinkers. In response to what they perceived as a subversive act, the British drastically reduced the amount of tea available to the colonists. Instead of giving up, the government of Ireland took matters into its own hands and founded Tea Ireland, an enterprise dedicated to importing tea. Tea consumers all around Ireland were happy, as was Importers (Eire) Ltd.

This excellent, robust blend was created to pay homage to the Irish’s proud tradition of tea drinking. Typical of modern Irish tea consumption, this mix combines East African and Ceylon varietals with an excellent, robust Assam. The cream, another Irish favourite, perfectly balances the richness of the Assam tea. In no time at all, you’ll be singing Danny Boy after drinking this tea.