Irish Breakfast
The Harneys have been out of Ireland for sometime, so our Irish Breakfast is an older version. This tea recalls a time when the teas came from Assam, not Africa; and were small broken leaves, not CTC pellets. So this is a simple tea that can handle milk and sugar well.
| Dry Leaves | Dark brown leaves. |
|---|---|
| Liquor | A medium-dark brown liquor. |
| Aroma | This has some of the malty aromas found in other Assams. However, since it is a smaller tea and there are no tips, the aromas seem to be muted. |
| Caffeine Level | Caffeinated |
| Body | This has very good body. It is usually drunk with milk. Of course the Irish would have it no other way. |
| Flavors | This is usually drunk with milk and sugar, so the flavors harmonize well with them. There are subtle notes of roast malt. |
| Brewing Time | 4 to 5 minutes |
| Brewing Temperature | 212° F |