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IRISH BREAKFAST TEA- This is a unique, single estate light blend of Irish Breakfast Tea that has a crisp, clean flavor, brisk edge and refined aroma; Irish Breakfast Tea first started appearing as the Irish developed an affinity for tea, much like their British counterparts; Whole leaf Irish Breakfast Tea is heartier and bolder than its English cousin, and is described as having a deep, dark flavor; It pairs well with a hearty breakfast and a splash of milk.
100% CERTIFIED ORGANIC- This loose leaf Irish Breakfast Tea is cultivated on the renowned Idulgashinna Estate. Idalgashinna is a small village in the Badulla District, Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Situated at an elevation of about 1,615 metres (5,299 ft) above sea level, it is located in the Haputale-Namunukula mountain range. The area is home to the Idalgashinna Estate, wich is the first tea estate in Sri Lanka ever to be Certified Organic.
ETHICALLY AND SUSTAINABLY SOURCED- Whole leaf black tea from specific estates is harder to find, but worth the search; This tea is sourced entirely from a single estate, which allows us to be confident in the ethical treatment of employees, as well as the sustainable green practices engages in; The estate provide funds to help educate their employees, affordable housing, and living wages; Similarly, each provides for sustainable growing by using a combination of local flora
UNIQUE TASTE- The loose Irish Breakfast Tea is more robust and stronger than regular English Breakfast Tea; This is unsurprising given the rainier climate found in Ireland; The Irish culture since it is recommended to be served with milk, a staple of the Irish economy; In Ireland, they consider the name Irish Breakfast Tea to be something of a misnomer, as many an Irish farmer downs three or more cups a day; Compared to English Breakfast Tea, there is more caffeine present.
QUALITY GUARANTEED- U.S. Wellness Naturals is based proudly out of Cleveland, OH, where each of these 8 oz bags of Irish Breakfast tea were lovingly packed; We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and are always available to provide any tips, hints, or answers to questions you need about your delicious new tea!
The cold and rainy weather and hardened persona made a strong morning brew a perfect fit for Ireland. While having existed for centuries, there is no exact formula for loose Irish Breakfast Tea, rather it is a blend of assorted teas. U.S. Wellness uses lighter single estate leaves, due to their varied altitudes, have various taste pallets. Located just off the southern tip of India, Sri Lanka is small, about the size of West Virginia. Surprisingly, given its land mass, it is one of the largest tea producers in the world, and tea is its largest industry. This blend of Irish Breakfast tea uses all 100% organic Ceylon tea. Ceylon is the general classification name given to loose black teas that are grown and cultivated in Sri Lanka. It is known as the world’s best fruity black tea, which makes it excellent for making tea blends such as this. One of the contributing factors to the prominence of tea in Sri Lanka is their unique production method. While once a country dedicated to coffee, after a series of ecological setbacks, combined with the prominence of the British in their land, they turned to tea as their newest cash crop. They made their name in tea through meticulous workmanship, using the Orthodox method to produce all of their teas. Over the ensuing years, various new processes have come along that ‘modernize,’ tea making, but many of these give up quality and taste for efficiency. Methods such as CTC manufacturing are no doubt faster, but the Sri Lankans have pride in their work, and have stood by the slower but delicate Orthodoxy. The Orthodox method means filling baskets a little at a time before emptying, to avoid any minor bruising that too much weight can cause.