Is Irish Breakfast Tea Just Black Tea?
                                
                                
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                                According to Frank Sanchez of Upton Tea Imports, Irish breakfast tea has a strong Assam component, which gives it a more robust, malty flavor and reddish color. This distinguishes it from other black teas, proving that while it is a black tea, it is defined by a specific, high-intensity blend.