Irish Tea Culture – Strong Black Tea
Ireland is one of the great tea-drinking nations of Europe. Strong black teas with a full, rich cup are highly prized here – especially teas from African growing regions such as Kenya, Rwanda, or Burundi.
Strong, dark, full-bodied, and rich: Irish tea culture prefers black teas with a particularly intense cup – so-called "strong liquoring."
Irish tea culture
Only the Irish surpass the tea consumption in England, which has declined slightly in recent years, and thus rank at the top worldwide.
Tea is a true everyday drink in Ireland. It is preferred prepared strong and is often drunk with milk. A full, dark, and rich cup is essential.
Strong black tea, full cup, often served with milk – ideal for anyone who prefers intense, rich teas.
Strong teas from Africa
Very rich, high-quality African varieties, for example from Kenya, Rwanda, or Burundi, are preferred in Ireland.
These teas possess exactly the qualities valued for Irish blends: strong color, distinct body, and a striking cup strength.
Crucial for the selection of varieties is the strong cup – "strong liquoring." This refers to a tea with a particularly full, dark, and intense cup.
Irish blends
Irish tea blends are usually stronger than classic English blends. They are particularly well-suited for enjoyment with milk and pair perfectly with breakfast or an extended tea break.
Those who love strong black teas will find Irish blends an aromatic alternative to English Breakfast or East Frisian tea.
If you like your black tea strong and with milk, Irish blends are an excellent choice. Teas with African components, in particular, provide the desired body and cup strength.
Discover related tea cultures
Also discover other tea traditions and growing regions – from England and East Frisia to Assam, Ceylon, and Africa.
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