A mélange of China Bohea and Congou black teas creates this hearty breakfast blend, perfect for your morning cup. Notes of earth and red wine are complemented by a toffee sweetness in the fragrant aroma. The dynamic flavor profile features notes of earth, semi-sweet cocoa, and oak Burgundy, enveloped by a rich syrupy dark sweetness that lingers into the finish.
Steeping Suggestions
Leaf Quantity: 2.25 g/6oz cup Steep Time: 4-5 min. Water Temperature: 212 degrees (boiling)
Based on reviews I thought I would try this new blend, as I enjoy a bold morning tea that can hold its milk. I was sorely disappointed. The smokey aroma overwhelms the cup, leaving little else to enjoy. Along with the steep price, I'm not impressed. I'll stick with the Leadenhall Street Breakfast Blend - a bold, flavorful, balanced tea.
Old South Meeting House Tea
5 star rating
Joel – FL – February 20, 2021
Love the strong, vibrant taste.
Drinh this tea, taste history
Surprised
4 star rating
Sander – AZ – February 14, 2021
I bought a sample and was surprised and pleased by the depth and smoothness of the blend. Bravo!
Like the tea equivalent of barbecue sauce!
5 star rating
Benson – WI – January 23, 2021
Delicious! Smoky and sweet, with lingering notes of fruit.
tasty, flavorful, not bitter
5 star rating
Andrei – PA – January 15, 2021
Fell in love with this tea after a first cup. Very gentle sweet and sour fruity flavor. No bitterness even you brewing longer than recommended.
Great way to start the day
5 star rating
Stephen – CA – January 08, 2021
This is unquestionably the best breakfast blend I've ever had. It tastes like warm buttered toast with a hint of jam. I hope Upton continues to offer it - I can't imagine a morning without it.
Please Continue to Offer This!
5 star rating
Melissa – MA – December 11, 2020
I tried this tea on a whim when I saw the description in your recent catalog. It is now my absolute favorite and I live in fear that you will stop making it. It is smooth and rich and somewhat addictive. Thank you!
My new favorite breakfast tea!
5 star rating
Barbara – CA – December 11, 2020
I’ve tried dozens of Upton teas and enjoyed many, but never was fond of any of the breakfast blends, which I generally have found to be one dimensional, somewhat dull. Old South Meeting House is very refreshing in comparison; it has several different notes, and a marked sweetness. It sparkles without milk and sugar. Perfect for drinking black.
Earthy and chocolate
4 star rating
Colby – CA – December 10, 2020
Upton’s description is spot on. Earthy aroma. Grassy, soil, barn. But then you notice baking chocolate. Has a surprising amount of sweetness that carries through the finish. Not astringent at all even steeped for 5 min. Overall, a very impressive brew, just not the profile I’m looking for in a morning cup.
Dark, robust, but very smooth
5 star rating
Heather – NC – November 20, 2020
I was excited to try this new blend. I prefer to drink my tea without milk, and "breakfast blend" often equates to "undrinkably astringent" to me. I was thrilled to find that this tea, steeped for just under 4 min, is delicious without milk. It has a deep color and a strong, almost molasses-like flavor, but not a hint of bitterness. Recommended!
