Marks and Spencer has been sourcing tea through a single expert supplier for over 40 years. Their Extra Strong is exactly what it says - sourced from top-quality Fairtrade tea estates and blended specifically for those who want a deep, robust cup with real body and strength. Every batch is assessed and tasted by master blenders before it goes out. Foil packed for freshness. Bold, full-bodied, and deeply satisfying. This is the cup for serious tea drinkers who find standard breakfast teas too light - the kind that cuts through milk completely and still has character to spare. Built to kick-start the morning or power through the afternoon without compromise. If you enjoy M&S Extra Strong, our Scotch and Abram's Scottish Breakfast is our take on that same bold, no-nonsense character - full-bodied, robust, and built to start the day. How to brew the perfect cup Use freshly boiled water, not left to cool. Steep for 4 to 5 minutes for full strength. Add milk. This tea is built for it. One bag is enough. This is a strong tea. How does it compare? Similar to Barry's Master Blend Similar to Glengettie Similar to Builder's Tea Barry's Master Blend is the closest Irish comparison - both are full-bodied, robust teas built for serious tea drinkers who want real strength in the cup. Glengettie shares the same bold, no-nonsense character originally developed for Welsh miners. Builder's Tea is worth comparing if you want a similar strength with a multi-origin East African base.