Bewley's has been part of Irish tea history since 1840, and Gold Blend is their signature. A two-time Great Taste Award winner, it draws from three origins for a reason: Kenyan teas from the highest slopes of Mount Kenya bring freshness and richness, Assam adds full body, and Rwandan leaves give the blend its deep golden color. Rich, smooth, and balanced. Full enough to take milk well, refined enough to drink black. The kind of tea that works at breakfast, mid-morning, and mid-afternoon without ever feeling like too much. If you enjoy Bewley'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. 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. It holds up well. No sugar needed, but it pairs well if you take it. How does it compare? Similar to Barry's Gold Blend Lighter than Bewley's Irish Breakfast Fuller than Bewley's Original Blend Bewley's Gold sits in the middle of the Bewley's range, fuller than the Original Blend but lighter than Irish Breakfast. If you drink Barry's Gold, this is the closest Bewley's equivalent - same golden character, slightly creamier finish.