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  • Ireland’s love with tea… an overview of Irish Teas(repost)

    Hello Readers,

    Tea anyone?

    I have been meaning to write about Irish tea to which I have taken a liking to over the years.
    I am definitely a Lyons fan, you won’t find me drinking Barry’s, I am Lyons tea all the way:)

    Some interesting Tea Facts

    An interesting fact is that Irish people are the largest tea consumers in the World!
    On a per head basis, the most tea is drunk in the Irish Republic where annual consumption is 2.79 kgs/head. The UK drink a bit less at 2.12 kgs/head. ( quote taken from the Tetley website)
     

    How do you drink your tea?

    You either drink your tea black or white ( with or without sugar), and if you drink it white, it’s best to put the milk in first , then the sugar, and then add the tea! When you are working you would get tea breaks, and that’s a time to relax, catch up on gossip and have tea or coffee. It’s very much part of Irish life.

    Tea before or after special occassions!

    I remember that shortly after my boys were born, I was offered tea and toast on a tray in the hospital.
    Often when visiting people the first question will be ” what about a cup of tea”?
    You might enjoy the below clip! *warning* strong language!!!

    Types of Tea

    There is , Barry’s Tea ( Cork) and Lyons Tea ( Dublin) and Bewleys Tea ( Dublin), there are also two Northern Irish Tea brands, namely Punjana and Nambarrie. There is also a company in Galway who specialises in wholeleaf Organic Teas.
    There are many many other brands available in Ireland, such as:
    Tetleys, PG Tips, Lipton, Typhoo, Pickwick  or Twinings but none of them are Irish brands.
    Amazon has a good selection of them, see below links to purchase!

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    I am getting thirsty now, so where is my cup of tea!

    Katleen

    Share and Enjoy !

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  • Ireland’s love with tea… an overview of Irish Teas

    Hello Reader,

    I have been meaning to write about Irish tea to which I have taken a liking to over the years..

    An interesting fact is that Irish people are the largest tea consumers in the World!
    On a per head basis the most tea is drunk in the Irish Republic where annual consumption is 2.79 kgs/head. The UK drink a bit less at 2.12 kgs/head. ( quote taken from the Tetley website)

    You either drink your tea black or white ( with or without sugar), and if you drink it white, it’s best to put the milk in first , then the sugar, and then add the tea! When you are working you would  get Tea breaks, and that’s a time to relax, catch up on gossip and have tea or coffee. It’s very much part of Irish life.
    I remember that shortly after my boys were born, I was offered Tea and Toast on a tray in the hospital .
    Often when visiting people the first question will be ” what about a cup of  tea”?
    You might enjoy below clip!

    There is , Barry’s Tea ( Cork) and Lyons Tea ( Dublin) and Bewleys Tea ( Dublin), there are also two Northern Irish Tea brands, namely Punjana and Nambarrie. There is also a company in Galway who specialises in wholeleaf Organic Teas.
    There are many many other brands available in Ireland, such as:
    Tetleys, PG Tips, Lipton, Typhoo, Pickwick  or Twinings but none of them are Irish brands.
    Amazon has a good selection of them, see below links to purchase!

    Barrys Irish Breakfast Tea 80 Tea BagsLyons Original Irish Tea 80 Tea BagsBarrys Tea Gold Blend Tea bags - 80 CountNambarrie Tea (80 Tea Bags)

    Punjana Tea Bags - 80 PackPunjana Irish Breakfast 80 teabags (8.82oz) x 1 packLyons Original Blend Black Tea Box 80 count Tea BagsLyons Gold Label Tea 80 tea bags
    Bewley's Irish Breakfast Tea (80 Tea Bags)Bewley's Green Blend Tea Bags 80's

    I am getting thirsty now, so where is my cup of tea!

    Katleen

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