Bewley's Irish Breakfast Tea 250 g 80 Tea Bags

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Very rich and flavorful. Makes a nice large cuppa.

Bewley’s of Dublin seems to be third in the Republic after Barry’s and Lyons. I’ve been meaning to try their tea for a while but they were far too pricey in the US until recently. As far as I know, this tea is the only commonly available Breakfast blend that includes a significant amount of Darjeeling. Surprisingly, this not only works but is a smashing success. This is marketed as an all India blend featuring both Assam and Darjeeling. In this it stands out from both English Breakfasts, which are usually Ceylon heavy, and other Irish breakfasts, which are usually either all African teas or a blend of African and Assam. I was concerned the tea wouldn’t be strong enough with such a large amount of Darjeeling, but that was entirely unfounded. It brews a dark cup with an aroma that is comfortingly malty, but also much fruitier than other IBs. The taste is superb. Not only is it unique to me among bagged breakfast teas, but also one of the best I’ve had. It is at its best with milk resulting in a robust, but smooth cup that is malty, creamy, and fruity. It is both delicious and memorable. There is little chance of this tea being mistaken for any other Irish or English bagged breakfast tea. In addition to the fruitiness, the Darjeeling lends a pleasant and lingering finish in which faint muscatel hints emerge. The tea has a touch of natural sweetness and is quite tasty straight if carefully brewed. It also takes sugar well and makes very good cold brew iced tea. Overall, I was very impressed by this tea. I’ve long been a fan of both Barry’s and Punjana teas, but this one by Bewleys compares favourably to all the teas I’ve had from both companies. What’s more neither of them produce a tea with anything close to this flavour profile. It’s true Bewleys tea are often more than I’m willing to pay on amazon, but if they stay in a similar price range to Barry’s and Thompson’s, this Irish Breakfast will definitely become a regular in my rotation.

Fair prices and very quick delivery. I would do business with them again. Bewley's tea is one of the best on the market - strong, flavorful but never bitter. Each bag will make a delicious 12-ounce cup of tea.

We loved this tea when we were in Dublin and were so happy we were able to buy it in the USA. I think the reason it does not come with strings and tags is because the Irish usually brew their tea in a pot.

Stronger flavor than American tea. Drinkable hot or cold for those who prefer a quantity variety of tea

My favorite Irish tea. I normally order from a tea company but by the time all the shipping costs were calculated, Amazon’s price was the same. And delivery was fast which was perfect because I would have run out of tea waiting for the other company’s delivery.

Good, strong tea. My staple for several years.