Edinburgh Tea and Coffee Company has been blending in Scotland since 1812 - the first merchant in Britain to import tea outside of London. Their Highland Blend is sourced primarily from east of the Rift Valley in Kenya, where tea is grown and processed by smallholder farmers organised through the KTDA cooperatives. Chosen specifically for their bright golden colour and exceptional flavour, blended in small batches in Edinburgh. Brisk, light, and refreshing with a bright golden cup. This is Edinburgh's afternoon tea - lighter and more delicate than the Scottish Breakfast, built for drinking through the day without the weight of a full breakfast blend. Works well black, with milk, or with a slice of lemon. If you enjoy Edinburgh Highland Blend, our Scotch and Abram's Scottish Breakfast is our take on that same bold Scottish character - fuller bodied and built for the morning. Availible in individually wrapped teabags. How to brew the perfect cup Use freshly boiled water, not left to cool. Steep for 3 to 4 minutes. Works well black, with milk, or with a slice of lemon. A shorter steep keeps it at its brightest and most refreshing. How does it compare? Lighter than Edinburgh Scottish Breakfast Similar to Bewley's Irish Afternoon Similar to Birchall Great Rift Edinburgh Scottish Breakfast is the step up if you want something bolder and stronger from the same brand. Bewley's Irish Afternoon shares the same East African brightness and light, all-day character. Birchall Great Rift draws from the same Rift Valley origin and delivers a similar golden, brisk cup.