Irish tea

Comparing Irish vs English breakfast tea, we obviously notice a lot of similarities. But there are also some key differences. The biggest is that Irish tea is far...

Irish tea cake is a lightly sweetened vanilla cake that's perfect for serving with tea and coffee. Made with simple baking ingredients.

Yield: 3 quarts • Preparation: 5 minutes • Cook: 5 minutes • Cool: 30 minutes

What's the difference between English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast, and Scottish Breakfast? Is it merely based on where they're from or is it more than that?

Irish Breakfast Tea is a robust blend of black tea that is hearty and delicious. Which makes it the perfect cup of tea to wake up to. Take it as the Irish do, with a splash of milk and maybe a scone or two. Here's how to brew that perfect cup of Irish Breakfast Tea.

The Irish take their tea very seriously. They are one of the world's largest tea consumers, with the average person consuming 5-6 cups a day. That's on average. That is a LOT of tea. Related: Spending the day at Muckross House with Kids Tea is Tea One of the first things you notice upon arrival

This tea cake is perfect for an afternoon snack, an after dinner dessert or a brunch. We've even eaten it for breakfast with fresh fruit. It's just a great cake that is easy to make.

Want to get a flavor of the genteel Ireland of old? See our guide on how to throw your own Irish Afternoon Tea Party at home.

Gentler than Scottish tea but with more of a bite than a typical English morning cuppa, Irish breakfast tea has a distinctive flavor. We’ve sampled hundreds of brands to bring you our top 10 picks!

This tea cake is perfect for an afternoon snack, an after dinner dessert or a brunch. We've even eaten it for breakfast with fresh fruit. It's just a great cake that is easy to make.