Barry's Tea has been blending in Cork since 1901, and Gold Blend is their signature. Sourced from Rwanda, Kenya, and the Assam Valley of India, it brews with a distinctive golden color and a flavor Irish tea drinkers have grown up with. If you've only ever drunk tea sold in American supermarkets, Gold Blend will taste noticeably different. Fuller, bolder, smoother. It's the kind of cup that makes sense of why the Irish drink so much of it. If you enjoy Barry's Gold, our Scotch and Abram's Britannia Blend is our take on that same golden cup - medium bodied, rich, and holds up beautifully with milk. Teabags are fully biodegradable. 50% Rainforest Alliance Certified. How to brew the perfect cup Use freshly boiled water, not left to cool. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes depending on preferred strength. Add a splash of milk. This is how most Irish drink it. No sugar needed, but it pairs well if you take it. How does it compare? Stronger than Barry's Irish Breakfast Lighter than Barry's Classic Blend Similar to Bewley's Irish Breakfast Gold sits in the middle of the Barry's range. If you're coming from Lyons or a standard English breakfast tea, it will feel fuller and more satisfying. If you want something stronger, Barry's Classic Blend is the next step up.
