SCOTTISH BREAKFAST

VERY STRONG Cup Strength

This breakfast tea is highly recommended for lovers of Irish Breakfast, Prince Charles or other strong black teas, as well as people who really enjoy a good, brisk cup of tea to start their day.

Originally blended: 2014

Scottish Breakfast - 10 Tea Bag Box
$5.95
Scottish Breakfast - 50 Tea Bag Box
$15.95
Scottish Breakfast - 100 Tea Bag Box
$21.95
Scottish Breakfast - Loose 2oz/56g
$7.45
Scottish Breakfast - Loose 4oz/113g
$12.50
Scottish Breakfast - Loose 8oz/227g
$21.95
Scottish Breakfast - Loose 16oz/454g
$39.95

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PRICES LISTED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS (CAD)

Full bodied, brisk, malty and oaky, with a hint of natural smokiness. Great with milk and sugar – or drink it ‘neat’ for a rich, robust cup.

With this strong, well-rounded black blend with Assam, Ceylon and Yunnan teas, Murchie’s celebrates our Scottish heritage. (Grandpa John Murchie emigrated to Canada from Scotland, where he delivered teas in the Scottish Highlands)

Ingredients: Black tea (Assam, Ceylon, Yunnan)
Caffeine Caffeinated
Cup Strength Very Strong
Origin Blend
Tea Format Loose Tea, Tea Bags
Type Black

Love love love  Review by  Ally

Was gifted 1/2 lb loose & it has become my main cuppa. I drink tea every morning. This s a wonderful tasty brisk bold breakfast tea. Milk rounds it

Posted on 2024-01-07

Family favourite  Review by  Kristin

Everyone in my family has this tea on hand at all times. Even the people who don’t drink tea have it in their home because they know just how easy it is to make tea drinkers happy with this one. I like a very strong cup of tea with lots of milk and Scottish Breakfast can handle the amount of milk I add and still taste strong . Makes for the perfect daily morning cup.

Posted on 2023-07-11

My favourite black tea  Review by  ['Cabbage']

I thought I liked the Irish Breakfast the best but turns out the Scottish Breakfast is my top pick. It is robust, malty and a bit smoky and with milk it still really holds a nice flavour and strength.

Posted on 2023-03-30

My go to  Review by  ['Roy']

I have been drinking Murchie’s teas for many years and have tried many and enjoyed them all but this has always been the one I come come back to love this blend.

Posted on 2022-06-05

Great  Review by  ['May']

I tried Scottish Breakfast for the first time this week. I will certainly be buying more . I am going to buy the loose tea .

Posted on 2021-10-05

My go-to cuppa  Review by  ['Lisa']

Murchies Scottish Breakfast is by far my favorite tea. I tend to rotate between this, Canadian Breakfast tea, the Rocky Mountain Blend and English Breakfast. I go through this one the fastest.

Posted on 2020-10-01

Staple Tea  Review by  ['LJ']

This is my everyday black tea. Reminds me of the smell of sweet hay in the summer! Beautiful strong brew, I can easily brew the teapot twice. Never bitter, always smooth. This has and will always be the staple black tea in my house. It's perfect.

Posted on 2020-09-17

5 stars!  Review by  Rosie

Yum, smooth, strong, delicious..my fave, anytime..

Posted on 2020-06-20

Best breakfast tea  Review by  The Pope

It tastes quite a lot like a standard English breakfast, only substantially stronger, which I love. Every single morning, I either drink a mug of this, or put a pint of it in my thermos. It's great either way!

Posted on 2019-03-18

Definitely a fave  Review by  Paddy

I'm drinking my second cup of Scottish Breakfast of the day right now - it's good any time of the day. I like my tea with milk, and I prefer my tea strong, but never bitter. This one hits all the right notes and is consistently smooth. Highly recommended! I gave it to quite a few people for Christmas this year too!

Posted on 2017-01-12

My fav morning tea  Review by  CHOPPY

Simply put this is possibly the best breakfast tea out there! It's always in my cupboard and if I run out I just don't enjoy my weekends as much.

Posted on 2016-07-26

My new Favourite  Review by  Rupert's mother

I tried my first cup today, upon the 5th sip I was thinking I had just tasted my new favourite! Bold, smooth, with an interesting aroma.

Posted on 2016-05-12

All time favorite  Review by  clh

I have been drinking Murchie's since I first tasted their Empress Afternoon tea in Victoria in 1995. Their teas are always consistently wonderful. But Scottish Breakfast has become my favorite. It never disappoints. A lovely strong cuppa!

Posted on 2016-04-09

Superb  Review by  Joan

Murchie's Scottish Breakfast is a delight to wake up with. Rich taste that does not disappoint. I will re-order this tea again and again.

Posted on 2015-11-24

Malty & smooth  Review by  Christine

I love a strong malty Assam with a touch of milk in the mornings. A US resident I mail order Murchie's because of the superior quality. I tried Scottish Breakfast recently and it's my new favorite. Bold and flavorful, smooth as velvet. Simply perfect.

Posted on 2014-12-14

Wonderful & Satisfying  Review by  Dave S

For many years I've enjoyed Assam in the morning with occasional pots of Ceylon tea just for a pleasant change. But Scottish Breakfast Tea is now my 1st choice in the morning. Thanks Murchies! Dave S

Posted on 2013-11-02

GREAT  Review by  margie

Love this tea-strong, yet smooth and malty. I usually drink Assam and this satisfies.

Posted on 2013-10-04

Won’t be disappointed  Review by  TeaOverCoffee

I bought this when it first came out. And WOW! This is a smooth tasting tea. Scrumptious is a word you would use to describe this tea. Must try.

Posted on 2013-09-23

a favourite  Review by  Mandy

I tried the Scottish Breakfast tea today for the first time and I was quite impressed. If you enjoy a strong full bodied cup of tea with a hint of malty oaky flavour this is a good choice.

Posted on 2013-09-19

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Standardized cupping technique and vessel for tasting tea General guidelines on steeping different kinds of tea

Steeping the Best (Guide)

Different types of teas should be steeped according to certain times and water temperatures to bring out their best flavours. Use this guide as a starting point, and then experiment until you find the perfect brewing method for your favourite tea.

Based on approximately one level teaspoon (2.5 g) of loose tea or one tea bag per 6-8 ounce (180-240 mL) cup. For stronger flavour, add more tea. Brewing for longer may increase the strength of the tea, but will likely also cause bitterness.

Tea Bags vs. Loose Tea

While our tea bags and loose tea are crafted to match the same flavour profile, there are discernable effects between the two formats. Namely, the leaves inside tea bags is milled, making it much finer and a quicker brew, while loose tea can take a couple minutes longer to steep. Tea bags are very convenient, but loose tea can be more visually appealing and brewed with a reusable infuser.

  1. Tea bags: steep for 3 - 4 minutes
  2. Loose tea: steep for 4 - 5 minutes

General Steeping Temperatures

The table included here shows some general guidelines for steeping different kinds of tea. Be mindful that some teas, even two from the same category, will brew differently than others. In particular, our green-black blends will often have different ratios of green and black teas - the more green-leaning ones should be brewed at a lower temperature range. Experimentation is highly encouraged, as tea is very much a matter of personal taste.

Puerh and oolong teas are often steeped multiple times for a shorter period of time in smaller brewing vessels. This method creates a curious exploration of the tea as it unfurls, developing new flavours with each subsequent brew - often making for great social conversation.

If you're unsure, try steeping in the middle range for your tea type. If the result is too bitter, steep at a lower temperature or for a shorter time. If the result is flat, try a higher temperature.

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