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English Breakfast vs Irish Breakfast
Both are strong morning blends; Irish Breakfast typically leans harder on Assam, making it even maltier and more assertive — the cup that expects milk. English Breakfast is a touch more balanced and versatile.
| English Breakfast | Irish Breakfast | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Black tea | Black tea |
| Caffeine | High | High |
| Flavor | robust, earthy, malty | robust, malty, intense |
| Best time | Morning | Morning |
| Temperature | 98°C | 98°C |
| Steep time | 4 min | 4 min |
| Amount | 2.5 g | 2.5 g |
Choose English Breakfast if…
you want a dependable all-rounder for breakfast.
Choose Irish Breakfast if…
you want maximum malt and strength, milk at the ready.
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