Irish Tea Cake — Unwritten Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Is there a tea version of Irish coffee? ›

Pour 8-oz. of hot water into the glass and add 4 tea bags of Davidson's Irish Breakfast Black Tea. Brew for 5 minutes, and then remove the tea bags. Add 1 shot of Irish whiskey.

This Irish co*cktail calls for 4 simple ingredients (absinthe, Irish whiskey, green tea, and a lime slice).

The primary difference between Irish and English Breakfast Tea is the ingredients. Irish Breakfast tea emphasizes the use of Assam and has a more robust and intense flavor than English breakfast. Like their whiskey, the Irish enjoy their tea extra strong.

If you‟re Irish, you‟ll let this tea brew a good long time and then add a wee splash of milk. Milk, in the case of a tea this strong cancels out the tannins and diminishes the bitterness that can characterize some strong teas.

They call a cup of tea "cupan tae" or "cuppa tay" on the Emerald Isle. Our tour director told us that "taking tea" is an Irish custom that has been enjoyed for centuries. Farmers and fishermen drank the hot drink to warm up on cold, winter days.

In Irish slang, "tea" is called "cha," while in Gaelic it has its own term: "cupan tea." And, of course, borrowed from the English, "cuppa tay" for "cup of tea." Tea is often served in a hot kettle, with the milk and sugar already added!

Irish tea brands, notably Barry's, Bewley's, Lyons and Robert Roberts in the Republic and Nambarrie's and Thompson's Punjana in Northern Ireland are heavily weighted towards Assam. It is one of the most popular blended teas, common in tea culture in Ireland.

The national dessert of Ireland is the traditional Irish apple pie. This delicious dessert is made with sweet, tart apples, warm spices, and a buttery pastry crust. How is Irish apple pie different from other apple pies? Irish apple pie is often made with a lattice crust on top, giving it a distinctive appearance.

This has a layer of our Chocolate truffle cake and a layer of our sour cream pound cake covered and filled with our signature caramel icing.

Why do Irish people drink so much tea? ›

The tradition of drinking tea is a sacred daily ritual, with Irish citizens drinking 4 to 6 cups of tea a day. When the tea arrived in the Emerald Isles during the 1800s it was a drink of the upper society, only those who had money could indulge in the dark nectar.

Over the last three centuries, Guinness has become a legendary part of Irish culture, celebrated as Ireland's national drink. And with over 8,000 years still left on the original St. James Gate brewery lease, there's still a lot more of 'the black stuff' to make and enjoy.

It has Great Antioxidant Properties

Irish breakfast tea is rich in antioxidants. These antioxidants clear up free radicals in the body which are known to cause cancer and other diseases. Free radicals also cause premature aging. Antioxidants in the tea may help reduce signs of aging and keep skin looking youthful.

First, put a little bit of hot water in to your teapot and swirl it around to warm the pot. Then pop your tea bag or tea leaves into the pot – either works just don't skimp on the volume – then pour in the water and let it steep. Use a tea cozy to keep your tea warm while it steeps. Functional and fabulous!

Irish tea is served with milk, or cream by request. Sugar is also popular. A proper host also supplies biscuits, scones or other edibles when serving tea to guests. The United States lags far behind Ireland in tea-drinking, but statistics can be deceiving.

Barry's Tea is the most popular tea in Ireland, and we sipped many a pot of this golden blend. I like mine with raw sugar and a touch of milk. My travel companion drinks his plain.