{"product_id":"irish-breakfast-tea","title":"Irish Breakfast Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eIrish Breakfast tea is a rich, malty black tea (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e) made from broken leaf that brews dark and fast. It's the strongest breakfast tea in our range and made for milk, so if a classic \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-english-breakfast-tea\"\u003eEnglish Breakfast Tea\u003c\/a\u003e is a little gentle for you, this is the one to try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOur strongest breakfast cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e fuller and maltier than English Breakfast, for anyone who likes strong tea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for milk:\u003c\/strong\u003e it keeps its colour and flavour under a good splash of milk, and takes sugar or honey well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to brew:\u003c\/strong\u003e broken leaf gives up its strength fast, so 3 to 4 minutes is enough for a dark, full cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA proper morning cuppa:\u003c\/strong\u003e around half the caffeine of a cup of coffee, a little more with a long steep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic loose leaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e straight organic black tea, no flavourings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single js-acc-single\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- How to Use --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-uses\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-uses\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 1 heaped teaspoon (about 2.5g) per cup of freshly boiled water, around 95 to 100°C, and steep for 3 to 4 minutes. Broken leaf brews quickly, so a longer steep adds bitterness more than strength. For a pot, it's the old rule of one heaped teaspoon per person and one for the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea brack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak 450g of mixed dried fruit and 180g of brown sugar overnight in a cup of cold, strong Irish Breakfast. Stir in an egg, 250g of plain flour, half a teaspoon of bicarb soda and a teaspoon of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/organic-cinnamon-powder\"\u003eCinnamon Powder\u003c\/a\u003e if you like it spiced, then bake in a lined loaf tin at 180°C for about an hour and a half, until a skewer comes out clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eFor an evening cuppa with milk and no caffeine, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-rooibos-tea\"\u003eRooibos Tea\u003c\/a\u003e brews rich and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Good to Know --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-notes\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-notes\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIrish tea drinkers rarely call it breakfast tea at all. It's just tea, and the pot goes on from breakfast right through the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAn old Irish saying has it that a good cup should be strong enough to trot a mouse on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eUsed leaves can go straight into the compost, but keep the dry leaf away from dogs and cats, as caffeine is toxic to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA strong brew that contains caffeine, so keep to a few cups a day if pregnant or caffeine sensitive. Tea can reduce iron absorption, so drink it between meals if your iron is low. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"herbcottage","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":49249131331684,"sku":"so-irish-breakfast-tea-50g","price":10.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":49249131364452,"sku":"so-irish-breakfast-tea-200g","price":26.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":49249131397220,"sku":"so-irish-breakfast-tea-500g","price":53.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/7780\/5924\/files\/irish-breakfast-tea.jpg?v=1789344757","url":"https:\/\/www.herbcottage.com.au\/products\/irish-breakfast-tea","provider":"Mudbrick Herb Cottage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}