I know this is an old video but I liked this comparison. I have had both of these teas and they are great! Helpful hint. Put a splash of milk in your tea to smooth out any bitterness and to bring out the natural flavors of the tea. I used to drink mine straight like this until a British customer of mine turned me onto putting milk in my tea. Total game changer. Now I do it with any tea I drink.
It's a matter of preference. Tea bags are the tea master's serving suggestion but everyone enjoys things differently. If you really like a flavor the best thing you can do is get a pot with a strainer built in. Use loose leaf to you desired strength and let the pot season. I don't have a video on that yet
Irish Breakfast would typically be stronger and maltier than English Breakfast. The fact that you found it the other way around suggests that it’s because you got the “extra bold” variant of the English. One more comment is that both Irish and English Breakfast are blended on the assumption that milk will be added.
@@rodricksrecipes4238 I’ve never had Scottish so I can’t say. I should clarify too that when I say Irish Breakfast, I’m referring to blends actually produced here in Ireland rather than those produced by British companies. A good example of an authentic Irish Breakfast tea is Barry’s Master Blend from Cork City.
Hi Rodrick I have both Twinings English Breakfast and Irish Breakfast tea and I find the English Breakfast as a hot tea much stronger and better as a hot beverage over the Irish. Having said that I find the Irish much lighter and actually makes amazing Ice tea😊. Another great Twinings breakfast tea is a tea in a blue box called Twinings Morning tea. It is full strength yet only three leaves so also very light. Very refreshing! Please try it and let me know what you think😏👍.
Turn off the background music. It is beyond me why RUclips content creators think playing background music over their voice is somehow enhancing their videos, it is not, it is distracting. We came to hear you, not to fight background music which quickly becomes extremely annoying and intrusive. The music makes it difficult understanding you. Many folks have hearing difficulties, thus while concentrating on your voice they must also concentrate on tuning out the music; frustrating. Your background music ruins an otherwise exceptionally good presentation.
Thank you for the advice, I do this as a hobby and always appreciate constructive criticism! For me part of the reason I do music is due to some insecurities about the sound of my voice
It's less than an ounce difference so that doesn't really affect it. Unfortunately my tea cups don't have a marker inside. In addition the visual difference can be from the camera position
Vanilla chai! But also matcha latte and thai style milk tea are also tasty! But most of the time I like my tea as it is with no milk lemon or sweetener. I would say avoid milk in citrus teas though
Two questions from a noob (myself)... Is it proper or improper to "squeeze" the bag? Second, what about re-using the bag for a second cup (proper or improper)? THANKS for doing this video.
Squeezing the bag will give it a stronger taste but you're probably going to tear it if its not nylon. As for reusing the bag it won't be anywhere near as strong. If you are wondering for personal consumption I'd say it is dealers choice but I wouldn't do Either if serving a guest and I wouldn't "squeeze" it at a restaurant. Traditionally most enthusiasts I've met prefer loose leaf teas but those are a whole different thing
@@rodricksrecipes4238 I quit coffee back on Jan 1st and switched to tea. Finally got tired of how the caffeine spike from Coffee made me feel. Tea gets the job done, but I am still learning. I recently used up the last of the teabags in the pantry and am now switching over to loose leaf. I came across your channel trying to learn more about the differences. I don't think I see that you did a Prince of Wales in your Tea Room yet. Something to possibly consider. I am going to get that after this first batch of loose leaf is gone. Cheers!
The Irish blend used to be rich & bold. With a hint of Irish peat flavor. (Though this earthiness might've been my imagination :) However, I made a cup this morning & was very disappointed by its weak, bland flavor. In fact, it tasted mostly like plain hot water & little else. Even after 10 minutes of steeping & before adding milk. It's a fresh box with a 2027 expiration date, so I suspect shrink-flation might be the cause. The bags seem less full than I remember, but I could be wrong. 🤔 Hopefully this isn't the case. I've stopped buying so many products because of this problem. (Some tea drinkers suggest using 2 bags per cup, re a variety of brands now. But I can't abide. Doing so just doubles product sales for those companies sneakily emptying consumer's wallets.)
That's unfortunate, it's possible you got a bad batch too. I had and entire box that just tasted off. Thought it was just me but I noticed they had a musty odor instead of the normal smell. You are working with plants and sometimes things go wrong there. Like veggies you just got turning the next day
I drink both English and Irish. The English is dark and strong but the Irish is very strong. Malty. Dark red. I only drink these in the morning for work. Either just plain or with a small dose of sugar. Keeps me going. At afternoon i drink the Earl grey. I heard the English/Irish tea was for the working class. Why its stronger. I couldnt imagine how they drank this and ate a full English breakfast. I would be full before going to work. Haha.
I hardly ever eat breakfast these days so I'm with you there. I almost always drink tea plain though unless I'm trying something more culturally prepared
It's set to a lower volume than the vocal recording. That said I'm still learning and improving when it comes to this hobby, some editing programs are easier to use than others
It's important to consider context and that people do things differently. I'm reviewing store bought bagged teas and In this context comparing 2 different ones. What you're talking about is how to enjoy a tea out of a seasoned pot which is also nice but not the goal of the video which is to introduce people to different flavors of tea and give my opinions of them
The tra SNOBS drive me nuts.I have both loose leaf teas AND tbags because I buy a lot of my teas on sale.I wish people would stop tripping over petty ass things
I know this is an old video but I liked this comparison. I have had both of these teas and they are great! Helpful hint. Put a splash of milk in your tea to smooth out any bitterness and to bring out the natural flavors of the tea. I used to drink mine straight like this until a British customer of mine turned me onto putting milk in my tea. Total game changer. Now I do it with any tea I drink.
I love your voice, advice, and video. Thank-you
Thank you, hoping to get back to it soon
question comparing the tea bags and loose leaf, the loose leaf tastes better and more delicious and stronger? :3 i wanna try
It's a matter of preference. Tea bags are the tea master's serving suggestion but everyone enjoys things differently. If you really like a flavor the best thing you can do is get a pot with a strainer built in. Use loose leaf to you desired strength and let the pot season. I don't have a video on that yet
Why is irish breakfast so hard to find in stores in canada?
I honestly couldn't tell you.
Irish Breakfast would typically be stronger and maltier than English Breakfast. The fact that you found it the other way around suggests that it’s because you got the “extra bold” variant of the English. One more comment is that both Irish and English Breakfast are blended on the assumption that milk will be added.
Good to know! I typically don't like anything in my tea. I would assume Scottish breakfast would be a similar case?
@@rodricksrecipes4238 I’ve never had Scottish so I can’t say. I should clarify too that when I say Irish Breakfast, I’m referring to blends actually produced here in Ireland rather than those produced by British companies. A good example of an authentic Irish Breakfast tea is Barry’s Master Blend from Cork City.
@@Baile_an_Locha I do enjoy Barry's! My family emigrated from Cork in my Grandparent's generation
Hi Rodrick
I have both Twinings English Breakfast and Irish Breakfast tea and I find the English Breakfast as a hot tea much stronger and better as a hot beverage over the Irish.
Having said that I find the Irish much lighter and actually makes amazing Ice tea😊.
Another great Twinings breakfast tea is a tea in a blue box called Twinings Morning tea.
It is full strength yet only three leaves so also very light.
Very refreshing! Please try it and let me know what you think😏👍.
I'll definitely try that out!
Turn off the background music. It is beyond me why RUclips content creators think playing background music over their voice is somehow enhancing their videos, it is not, it is distracting. We came to hear you, not to fight background music which quickly becomes extremely annoying and intrusive. The music makes it difficult understanding you. Many folks have hearing difficulties, thus while concentrating on your voice they must also concentrate on tuning out the music; frustrating. Your background music ruins an otherwise exceptionally good presentation.
Thank you for the advice, I do this as a hobby and always appreciate constructive criticism! For me part of the reason I do music is due to some insecurities about the sound of my voice
Make your own video or shut up.
@@rodricksrecipes4238You have a nice voice, try not to worry about it! Thanks for the review 💜
The cup on the right has less water in it. Not a fair comparison.
It's less than an ounce difference so that doesn't really affect it. Unfortunately my tea cups don't have a marker inside. In addition the visual difference can be from the camera position
Thank you for doing the comparison, especially with the English Breakfast Extra Bold. I have been in search of a strong flavored tea!
Glad you liked it!
What's your favorite tea with milk?
Vanilla chai! But also matcha latte and thai style milk tea are also tasty! But most of the time I like my tea as it is with no milk lemon or sweetener. I would say avoid milk in citrus teas though
@@rodricksrecipes4238 Thanks I will try out the vanilla chai and thai style teas!
I hope you like them!
Two questions from a noob (myself)... Is it proper or improper to "squeeze" the bag? Second, what about re-using the bag for a second cup (proper or improper)? THANKS for doing this video.
Squeezing the bag will give it a stronger taste but you're probably going to tear it if its not nylon. As for reusing the bag it won't be anywhere near as strong. If you are wondering for personal consumption I'd say it is dealers choice but I wouldn't do Either if serving a guest and I wouldn't "squeeze" it at a restaurant. Traditionally most enthusiasts I've met prefer loose leaf teas but those are a whole different thing
@@rodricksrecipes4238 I quit coffee back on Jan 1st and switched to tea. Finally got tired of how the caffeine spike from Coffee made me feel. Tea gets the job done, but I am still learning. I recently used up the last of the teabags in the pantry and am now switching over to loose leaf. I came across your channel trying to learn more about the differences. I don't think I see that you did a Prince of Wales in your Tea Room yet. Something to possibly consider. I am going to get that after this first batch of loose leaf is gone. Cheers!
The Irish blend used to be rich & bold. With a hint of Irish peat flavor. (Though this earthiness might've been my imagination :) However, I made a cup this morning & was very disappointed by its weak, bland flavor. In fact, it tasted mostly like plain hot water & little else. Even after 10 minutes of steeping & before adding milk. It's a fresh box with a 2027 expiration date, so I suspect shrink-flation might be the cause. The bags seem less full than I remember, but I could be wrong. 🤔 Hopefully this isn't the case. I've stopped buying so many products because of this problem.
(Some tea drinkers suggest using 2 bags per cup, re a variety of brands now. But I can't abide. Doing so just doubles product sales for those companies sneakily emptying consumer's wallets.)
That's unfortunate, it's possible you got a bad batch too. I had and entire box that just tasted off. Thought it was just me but I noticed they had a musty odor instead of the normal smell. You are working with plants and sometimes things go wrong there. Like veggies you just got turning the next day
I drink both English and Irish. The English is dark and strong but the Irish is very strong. Malty. Dark red. I only drink these in the morning for work. Either just plain or with a small dose of sugar. Keeps me going. At afternoon i drink the Earl grey. I heard the English/Irish tea was for the working class. Why its stronger. I couldnt imagine how they drank this and ate a full English breakfast. I would be full before going to work. Haha.
I hardly ever eat breakfast these days so I'm with you there. I almost always drink tea plain though unless I'm trying something more culturally prepared
Didn't they both go to war over this?
Look that just means Tea is important. It's one of the reasons America is it's own country
WHY is your music so loud... like L O U D?!?!?
It's set to a lower volume than the vocal recording. That said I'm still learning and improving when it comes to this hobby, some editing programs are easier to use than others
Amazing vid! I prefer irish because its a bit more light and less strong! :)
Thank you for the compliment! They are both really tasty and I enjoyed making the video!
Brewing tea in the cup, using a tea bag is not the correct way. Always use loose tea and brewed in a teapot.
It's important to consider context and that people do things differently. I'm reviewing store bought bagged teas and In this context comparing 2 different ones. What you're talking about is how to enjoy a tea out of a seasoned pot which is also nice but not the goal of the video which is to introduce people to different flavors of tea and give my opinions of them
The tra SNOBS drive me nuts.I have both loose leaf teas AND tbags because I buy a lot of my teas on sale.I wish people would stop tripping over petty ass things
Get a kettle.
I really need a new one
@@rodricksrecipes4238 Get an electric one. You’ll thank me.
Do you have a brand you would suggest?
I was thinking the same thing