Description: Blended to appeal to those who favor an eye-opening experience in the morning, this tea yields a cup with a round, full flavor, malty notes, and brisk character. A perfect choice to start the day.
Origin: USA
Steeping Suggestions: - Leaf Quantity: 2¼ g/cup Water Temp: 212° (boiling) Steep Time: 3 min.
Average of customer reviews submitted during the last year: ; No. of reviews: 3 Dry Leaf Appearance and Feel: Excellent, Infused Leaf Aroma and Appearance: Very Good, Infused Liquor Flavor: Excellent, Overall Value: Excellent
Michael Sakasegawa
(4/5/2013) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"My favorite so far from Upton. Strong and malty but not at all bitter. Much more rounded flavor than any of the other breakfast blends. A very nice wake-up." Siddharth Pathi
from Cross River, NY (United States)
(1/8/2013) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Excellent
"Good tea for broken leaves. Not too tannic, but full-bodied and brisk. This is not a light tea, and it is excellent with milk. I often use 1 cardamom pod and a small piece of cinnamon bark crushed per cup with the infusion for an Indian masala tea as well, and this tea is suited for that. Though not as pleasingly sweet and malty as some full leaf Assam teas, for the price, this is phenomenal."
Average of customer reviews from prior years: ; No. of reviews:
53
Dry Leaf Appearance and Feel:
Very Good
, Infused Leaf Aroma and Appearance:
Very Good
, Infused Liquor Flavor:
Very Good,
Overall Value:
Very Good
C. M. Novess III
from Farmington Hills, MI (United States)
(8/24/2011) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"This is my morning cup, often a whole pot." Shirlee
from Tracy, MN (United States)
(7/17/2011) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"2 level tsp, 2 cup teapot, 212 degrees, 3 min. Bracing, but not bitter; powerful, but not harsh; slightly earthy, but not 'fermented.' Alive, but not astringent. Round and flavorful. I really like this!" Karen Kern
from South Charleston, WV (United States)
(7/13/2011) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"This is a strong, delicious tea. I love it! Really stands up to milk; kicks cream and takes names! Don't steep it too long! I will definitely order this one again." Catherine B
from Mission Viejo, CA (United States)
(2/22/2011) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"Slightly smokey note from the yunnan, giving an oriental note, but not overwhelming. Full-bodied. Goes well with toast and marmalade or antiquarian bookshops." Gary Russell
from Conway, AR (United States)
(2/7/2011) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"This is, by far, my favorite breakfast tea. It has more kick than the English but isn't as tannic as the Irish. I drink green teas during the day but my wife, daughter, and I all enjoy this tea every morning. Highly recommended." Margaret Pomranz
(12/23/2010) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
Elana A. Bailes
from Philadelphia, PA (United States)
(11/11/2009) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"My favorite morning tea. Stronger and earthier than River Shannon, but not astringent." Catherine
from Los Angeles, CA (United States)
(10/19/2009) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"I love the maltiness of this tea; I have found no other tea quite like it in that regard. It is delicious for breakfast with a splash of milk." Larry Brodsky
from Trent Woods, NC (United States)
(4/3/2008) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"Has become my everyday tea replacing River Shannon. Excellent and strong" Spit Splice
from Glen Ellen, CA (United States)
(12/21/2007) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"No more Twinings Scot Breakfast for me." Lesley Murphy
from Newmarket, NH (United States)
(4/5/2007) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"My favorite breakfast blend from Upton's. More distinctive than most British blends and less of a malt assault than most Irish blends. The peaty note is unique and uplifting,a tea that will wake you up or make everything alright, whichever is needed." Beau Bushor
from Wurtsboro, NY (United States)
(7/26/2006) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"A quick, robust tea that works well with a tea basket or in homemade tea bag. Great for that first morning cup." Christi M. Spears
from Falls, PA (United States)
(5/20/2006) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"I purchase this blend any time I need a change from the usual Irish Breakfast in the morning. Brisk, bold, but not too strong" Virginia Sartin
from Glendale, CA (United States)
(7/31/2005) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"Bracing, invigorating for morning tea." peggy messick
from Eureka Springs, AR (United States)
(7/16/2010) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
Ig
from Sterling, CT (United States)
(1/27/2007) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"Hearty morning blend w/ peat/smokey tones. Takes milk well. Superb on extra frosty mornings." Beth Auerbach
from Falls Church, VA (United States)
(3/5/2006) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"A favorite morning tea, and better than the tea I've tasted in Scotland." Daniel James Macomber
from Monterey, CA (United States)
(5/10/2005) Dry Leaf: Excellent,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"This is the kick I was looking for. A strong morning tea, I can depend upon this rich, almost bitter brew to raise my eyelids a notch." Carrie
from Murrieta, CA (United States)
(11/20/2010) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
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(10/14/2010) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"This is how the day begins!
A strong, no-nonsense, thrifty tea -- as befits the name.
I had this shipped to Edinburgh when I lived there." Benjamin Moodie
from Portland, ME (United States)
(6/20/2008) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Excellent, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"This is my standby breakfast tea, though it's drinkable at any time of day. My sister and other tea-drinking friends agree that this is the best blend around. It's malty and strong by subtle enough to keep you coming back day after day for another cuppa" Brad R.
from Memphis, TN (United States)
(7/24/2007) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"A robust, hearty morning cup, for me best with milk. I called to ask what gives its distinctive character, and was told that Yunnan is part of the blend." Susan E Dress
from Lakeside-Marblehead, OH (United States)
(5/1/2004) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"For the money spent, this tea is a knockout. I'd like to know what goes into this lovely blend. The infused liquor has a rich, almost syrupy feel with a strong but not bitter taste.
A great way to start the day." Andrew Leech
from Maplewood, NJ (United States)
(10/6/2011) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Excellent
Janet Hoffman
from indianapolis, IN (United States)
(9/25/2011) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"I just love this tea. I never get tired of it. Its a very hearty and malty. My favorite from upton hands down." Elizabeth Gibbon
from Arlington, VA (United States)
(2/9/2008) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Excellent
Tea drinker
from Chicago, IL (United States)
(8/28/2007) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Excellent
"Consistently good cup of tea. Stronger than a typical English Breakfast, but not as overpowering as some Irish Breakfasts." Rabbi Yaakov Lavon
from Kiryat Sefer, DN Modiin (Israel)
(4/3/2011) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Very Good
"An atavistic blend, lacking much of the pointy brightness that I prize, but offering a strength of presence that pleases in its own way. Powerful cup, but never harsh. A cup for a cold winter day equally with a steamily oppressive summer day." Richard Gillmore
from Oakland, NJ (United States)
(11/5/2010) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Very Good
Scott
from Clearwater, FL (United States)
(1/24/2010) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"This is one of my favorites that I keep on hand all of the time. Tastes mellow with a hint of peat to it. Similar to the peaty aftertaste of a good single malt scotch, but without the hangover. It takes milk and sugar or honey well. I love the blend." Sarah Orris
from Alexandria, VA (United States)
(12/2/2006) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Very Good
linda burton
from stockton, NY (United States)
(12/27/2005) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Excellent,
Value:
Excellent
"Leaves a wonderful aftertaste! Great with milk." David C. Nelson
from University City, MO (United States)
(9/30/2005) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Very Good
"Solid blend with more than a hint of smoky, earthy elements. Do watch oversteeping, as it moves quickly from excellent to overly tannic for my palate. Takes milk well." Thomas Haley
from San Diego, CA (United States)
(2/2/2005) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Very Good
"Good malty slightly smokey aroma and flavor" Linda Marie Stephan
from Edwards, MO (United States)
(8/30/2004) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Very Good
Cheryl COONAHAN
from Sterling, MA (United States)
(2/18/2004) Dry Leaf: Very Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Very Good
"Robust and very dark, but surprisingly not bitter." S. E. Van Hyning
from York, PA (United States)
(7/3/2006) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Very Good
Donna R. Ferron
from Honey Brook, PA (United States)
(11/30/2005) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Very Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Very Good
Emily Robbins
from Brooklyn, NY (United States)
(2/15/2012) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Very Good
"Has a satisfying meatiness." Kirk Brewer
(1/3/2011) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Very Good
Don Mac Gregor
from Chicago, IL (United States)
(2/22/2004) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Very Good,
Value:
Very Good
"A great morning tea. It's full bodied and takes milk well." Janet McDonald
(2/9/2009) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Good,
Value:
Very Good
"I like a full-bodied cup of tea, which this blend definitely gives. In fact, I liked it so much I just ordered a larger packet. Note: This tea is strong and infuses quickly, so don't leave it steeping too long." Dennis L. Hubele
from Uniontown, OH (United States)
(10/12/2011) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Good,
Value:
Good
"This tea was just average in taste and aroma. Very ordinary" Steven Seidenberg
from Fanwood, NJ (United States)
(6/14/2011) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Good,
Value:
Good
Puka
from Ocala, FL (United States)
(2/5/2011) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Good,
Value:
Good
"It is possible I did not master the brewing of this tea. Or maybe it is just not my style. If you like Guinness extra stout, it might be your tea!" Benton Greenfield
from Seattle, WA (United States)
(4/7/2010) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Good,
Value:
Good
"The first order was wonderful but the second time I got it, it was very bitter. V. Odd. I will try it 1 more time as a sample because I liked it so much the first time." Kirk Beckendorf
from Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
(10/25/2008) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Good,
Value:
Good
Stuart Macdonald
from Denver, CO (United States)
(3/5/2006) Dry Leaf: Average,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Good,
Value:
Very Good
"cheap, plain tea, but quite drinkable. don't steep too long" Reid
from Framingham, MA (United States)
(7/24/2004) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Good,
Value:
Good
"Decent, but doesn't hold a candle to the East Frisian blend." A tea drinker
(10/30/2011) Dry Leaf: Average,
Infused Leaf: Good, Liquor: Good,
Value:
Good
Scott
(7/30/2011) Dry Leaf: Good,
Infused Leaf: Average, Liquor: Good,
Value:
Average
Jonathan W
from Bethesda, MD (United States)
(12/20/2010) Dry Leaf: Average,
Infused Leaf: Average, Liquor: Average,
Value:
Not my cup
"This may work for an iced-tea. For a hot tea, I found the flavors both dull and sharp (tannic) at the same time, I wonder if this batch was not as fresh as it might have been."
"Upton Tea Imports was founded in 1989 with the objective of providing the North American tea drinker with
the finest teas available. We purchase teas from reputable brokers and estates worldwide, dealing only with
sources who are capable of providing top quality teas. We sell directly to the consumer, thus ensuring the
freshest product and fairest pricing."
Holliston, Massachusetts
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