Reviews for Lucky Irish Breakfast Black Full-Leaf Tea
January 06, 2026
Nice full bodied tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Very smooth black tea as long as you follow directions and do not over steep.

LaRen Kristen from AZ
December 25, 2025
Great taste.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Have been drinking Lucky Irish Breakfast Tea loose leaf tea for years. It is my go to hot beverage first thing in the morning and I enjoy the full flavor.

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December 23, 2025
Lovely, smooth tea for breakfast
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Bought on a whim, this is now a top favorite for morning. Flavor is full and mellow. Drinking it now, as a matter of fact!

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December 15, 2025
Rich flavor
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

After a trip to Ireland, I searched everywhere to find tea that tasted like theirs. Full bodied, rich with great flavor. Irish Breakfast is it. Great flavor. Prefect for my 3 cups a day!

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December 15, 2025
Strong and Flavorful
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This tea makes a bracing cuppa that is guaranteed to get you going in the morning!

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December 13, 2025
Favorite tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Our favorite morning cuppa. Gets us going! Never want to run out

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November 27, 2025
Feeling Lucky!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I decided to try this tea and really glad I did! It has a very smooth taste with plenty of flavor.

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November 21, 2025
Excellent choice.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is an excellent full-bodied tea. Just the way to start my morning.

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November 18, 2025
All Time Favorite
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I've been buying Luck Irish for over a decade. Obviously a winner with me. Has a smooth full bodied taste, but never too much tannin. I try other black teas from time to time, but this is by far my favorite.

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October 10, 2025
Will buy again
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I love this tea. Good rich flavor.. can make more than 1 cup with either a bag or loose leaf

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September 16, 2025
perfect morning tea!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

my favorite for the morning -first time trying it as a loose tea..wow! it takes me back to my time in Ireland

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August 22, 2025
Irish treat
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Enjoying the breakfast blend

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July 27, 2025
make it cold
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

My pick for iced tea.

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July 09, 2025
Great tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Have bought this tea many times and it's just perfect in the morning.

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July 05, 2025
Great morning brew
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been drinking this for breakfast for over 10 years. It has a rich balanced dark tea. Best non organic tea on the market in my opinion.

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June 15, 2025
My wake up cup!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is currently our favorite tea. We like the full leaf so we can control the strenghth.

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May 02, 2025
My Favorite Tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I have purchased this multiple times and it is one of my favorite black teas. And its amazing with a little lemon and honey.

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April 01, 2025
Classic Black Tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Between this tea and the other two classic black teas on my shelf (British Breakfast aka English Breakfast and Earl Grey), I get all the morning and afternoon pick-me-up I could need. But, as some of you may know, Tea is the only herbal substance that not only can pick you up but also calm you down. For black teas, this is one of the tops in my book...

from Sacramento, CA
February 14, 2025
Great Black Tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

It is one of my favorite black teas because it has a little extra strength in flavor compared to the British Breakfast. With some milk, it's the perfect pick me up in the morning.

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February 12, 2025
Great Irish breakfast tea
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

This is a satisfying, deep, rich black tea.

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January 01, 2025
The Luck of the Irish!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I've been drinking tea since I was a child. It was the first sip in the morning and the last at night. But we mostly used tea bags for the convenience. It's only recently that I have come to appreciate the simple pleasure of steeping leaf tea. Hard to explain, but it's a relaxing process that is especially lovely to do on a cold winter afternoon. Even though this tea is called a Breakfast tea, don't let that stop you. It's wonderful at any time of day.

from Connecticut
January 01, 2025
Best Black Tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Irish B is my favorite tea. It is robust and flavorful and love also adding a dash of liquid London Fog and you have a decadent cup that gives you a nice boost for the day. I keep the container and fill with the refill bag.

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December 16, 2024
Nice flavor!
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

I like how the loose tea leaves allow you to vary the strength. The flavor is full-bodied and malty. I really enjoy it but wish is was stronger in these attributes and flavor (I used 2 tsp per 6 oz, as directed). But I will buy again!

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April 20, 2024
The perfect way to start the day
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Full body and flavor...not bitter like English breakfast tea.

from Millersville MD
March 28, 2024
Beautiful tea!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

One of my favorite teas. Always mellow and satisfying.

from Salem, Illinois
February 24, 2024
Bright and Fresh
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This tea has the perfect combination of sharpness and punch to make it a welcome addition to my rotation of morning teas. I brew it strong, and soften it with sugar and oat milk. It's my newest favorite black tea.

from Columbus, OH
December 28, 2023
My every morning tea, love it!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

The Republic of Tea is my go to place for tea

from PA
November 07, 2023
Best Morning Tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

The slightly malted flavor makes for a warm and friendly wake-up tea. I buy it in bulk and enjoy it every day.

from Texas
October 22, 2023
This was great!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is my second purchase of this tea. It's great hot or cold.

from Western NC
October 16, 2023
Back to a favorite
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I had been buying another brand of Irish Breakfast tea and it was getting very bitter. I hadn't had the ROT Irish Breakfast in quite awhile. This will be my new go to brand for Irish Breakfast. The tea is strong without being bitter. A great way to wake up on a cold fall morning.

from Ohio
October 15, 2023
My absolute favorite and I am not Irish ;-)
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Great robust and flavorful tea and look forward to drinking in my weekly tea rotation.

from Nyer for Life
October 11, 2023
Making mornings better!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I prefer a good strong tea and this is a very pleasing. Assam and Ceylon make a great malty combination. Mornings are better with Lucky Irish tea!

from Arkansas
September 26, 2023
A great gift
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Although I do not drink this particular brand, I do buy it frequently as a gift for my boss. She loves it! (I do like Irish Breakfast tea, but I have a few other favorites that I prefer. Based on those teas, I'm sure this meets ROT great standards and is one that should be tried.)

from Massachusetts
September 12, 2023
It is amazing.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I make my iced tea with it.

from Minnesota
July 21, 2023
Wonderful
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

My favorite black tea!

from Millstadt, IL
May 05, 2023
One of my favorites
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is one of our favorite teas!

from Gassaway, WV
April 19, 2023
A solid choice for the morning
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

I enjoy this tea, yet the flavor profile isn't a perfect match for me. After recently switching from being a coffee drinker in the morning to tea, this has been a good substitute. However, there is a slight smokiness that will make me explore other options from the many available here before making this one my daily drinker.

from Indianapolis, IN
October 23, 2022
Makes a delicious Sweet Tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

My teen daughter became obsessed with drinking sweet tea over the summer. I was purchasing bottled sweet tea every week for her, but I didn't like the amount of sugar she was drinking. I convinced her to try making sweet tea using Lucky Irish. She loved it! I use 1/4 cup or 50 grams of sugar for 6 cups or 48 ounces of tea water. Compared to the bottled tea, she's only getting 12.5 grams of sugar instead of 27 grams per 12 ounce serving. That's a 54% decrease in sugar! And I'm saving money!

from KS
June 27, 2022
A little different taste than the British Breakfast Tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Been ordering the British Breakfast tea loose leaf for years from Republic Of Tea. This Irish variety is a pleasant change from that and has it's own distinct flavor, perhaps a bit stronger taste.

from New York
May 23, 2022
Our go-to caffeinated tea!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Delicious everyday tea!

from Boston, MA
February 27, 2022
Delicious
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Delicious black tea. Great start to the morning. Think I found my new favorite!

from White plains NY
February 25, 2022
Wonderful classic tea!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This tea reminds me of the tea I enjoyed as a child. I still add a little milk and sugar.

from Phoenix, AZ
October 08, 2021
Maybe the Best. Tea. Ever.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I've been making a pot of breakfast tea every morning for about 65 years now, and this Irish Breakfast Tea makes perhaps the tastiest tea I've ever brewed. I do like my tea a little strong, so I expect I'll be decreasing the time between re-orders so that I never run out between scheduled deliveries.

from Austin,TX
September 06, 2021
Good pick
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

You might think that This tea would not differ from your Lptn Too much. You would be wrong. Thos blend is a distinctive and delicious Tea. I would recommend it.

from Bel Air, MD
May 20, 2020
So smooth
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I am loving this tea! It has the best taste. Such a treat.

from CA
November 16, 2019
Lucky Irish Breakfast
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Good stuff! Nice smooth quality.

from TX
April 21, 2019
Superb Tea!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I purchase this tea in bulk - 200 cups at a time. It's the best tea I've ever tasted, and I drink it all day long. It is full bodied and simply delicious. I brew each cup in a 20oz. container using two bags, and light cream.

from NY
April 04, 2019
Lucky Irish Breakfast Tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

The BEST morning tea!!!!!

from AR
September 03, 2017
Irish morning tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely in the afternoon & evening. Will not generally keep you up from sleep

from FL
February 15, 2017
Lucky Irish Breakfast tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

My VERY favorite early morning wake-up tea. I've been drinking this tea for several years.

from FL
December 29, 2016
Not impressed with this one
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars

I have a small tin of the loose-leaf Lucky Irish Breakfast tea. I made a cup and it really doesn't have much flavor. The next time I tried it, I steeped it in boiling water for a good while...much longer than I would any other tea, thinking maybe it just needed more time in the water. It made little difference. I like my black tea to have a strong tea flavor and this one just didn't. What I do like about it is that it never got bitter, even after steeping it for longer than expected. If you like a non-bitter and mild tea, this is a good one for you. But if you want a strong tea taste, try something else.

from FL
October 30, 2016
Perfect!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This tea is rich, strong, and full. I like to brew it a little stronger than the recommendation and it is lovely. It doesn't leave a bitter aftertaste and is very smooth. It is the best Irish breakfast tea I've ever drank.

from MI
June 17, 2016
My Favorite
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I love this tea. The Lucky Irish Breakfast Tea has a flavor superior to the British Breakfast Tea. Unfortunately, I must avoid caffeine, even in tea, and cannot drink Lucky Irish Breakfast tea often. Why is it not available in decaf?

from CA
July 13, 2014
Great Taste with Milk
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I am a tea fanatic so the taste, depth, leaves are very important to me. This is one of the best with milk. I drink it British style.

from ND
July 12, 2014
All time favorite breakfast!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Not just because I am Irish...I love this tea for morning and iced all day. It is just the perfect blend of black teas in my opinion.

from FL
March 29, 2014
My favorite tea ever
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This breakfast blend is the best. I have tried numerous teas from many places. Republic of Tea has a winner with this one. The leaves provide a full bodied, smooth cup that can be enjoyed throughout the day.

from NJ
February 26, 2014
Love this tea!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

One of the best tasting teas I have ever had! Love it! Will buy again!

from NJ
February 13, 2014
Terrific Surprise
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

Soothing, smooth, colorful, fragrant, unbitter, tannin-low. I agree with one of the other reviewers: this is better than the other TROT "Breakfast" teas in my opinion. If the polite term "brisk" means "high tannin-bite", then this is not! thankfully. I hate that bitter aftertaste and it isn't here. Flavorful, easy to brew, medium body, forgiving - just good daily tea inexpensively

from TX
December 27, 2013
Great cuppa and not just for breakfast!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This tea is good by the mug or pot. Drink this with a splash of skim milk.Warm milk is best,but cold will do. Love the loose leaf teas. No sweeteners in my teas most times,but if my throat needs soothing I will add honey.

from OH
December 09, 2013
Lucky Irish
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Irish Breakfast is such a simple tea, you wouldn't think there'd be a difference from one to another. But there is. This tea is the best. Rich flavor with absolutely no bitterness. I like to mix it with Earl Greyer to get an even deeper black tea flavor. It's divine.

from MI
October 29, 2013
Better Than Expected
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

I ordered the sample tin because I wasn't sure if I would like this tea. I found that I liked it even more than English Breakfast. It's an excellent morning tea. Next time, I will order a larger quantity.

from NY
January 26, 2013
The gold standard
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

As far as I'm concerned, this is the gold standard of morning tea. I'm always ordering taster tins of other things to compare, but I come back to this time and time again. It's robust yet balanced - exactly what black tea should be - and Republic of Tea offers a really good quality Irish. I could happily drink this every morning for life. I think it's a notch above the British Breakfast, for those of you trying to decide.

from DC
December 27, 2012
LOVE
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely delicious

from NY
November 27, 2012
The Best
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I adore this tea. It is just strong enough for my taste. It is always pleasing to my pallet. I highly recommend this for those who like a black tea.

from NY
October 22, 2012
Irish Beauty
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This company's version of one of my favorite teas - Irish Breakfast Tea - has become the ultimate for me. I have tried a number of different brands of this flavor, but Republic of Tea has perfected it to a level of goodness and beauty that makes me want to drink cup after cup. I will be restocking this tea whenever it runs out. Probably sooner rather than later.

from MN
October 19, 2012
Disappointed
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars

After reading all of the comments and being a huge fan of Irish breakfast tea I decided to try this one. I was very disappointed in it. It was almost tasteless and I steeped it for the proper amount of time, even a bit over because I like full flavored tea. I will stick to my favorite Stash Tea Super Irish Breakfast Tea instead. It is fabulous!

from MI
October 13, 2012
A yummy full flavor tool
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I ran out of the regular irish bags and splurged for the full leaf this time. Couldn't be more pleased. The flavor is incredible. It's a full mouth cuppa that I find does not need any flavorings. It is a kick, of course. Wonderful for mornings when you need to get going quickly. I'm not fond of it cold, but hot it might well be my favorite yet. Really, really good.

from IL
August 04, 2012
We agree! We love this one!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Always a favorite. Great alone. But we sometimes buy loose leaf so we can also blend with other teas. This one works very well either way. For instance, we like the Coconut Pu-erh smokiness, but alone it can be overpowering. So we blend - and love the blend even more than Pu-erh alone.

from AZ
April 24, 2012
Wonderful Breakfast Tea
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

This tea is wonderful in the morning. The full black flavor along with the malt gives me the punch I was looking for first thing in the morning. I wouldn't suggest drinking in the evening, but a wonderful new addition to my tea collection.

from CA
February 15, 2012
Morning Tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is one of my favorite morning breakfast teas. I let it steep for 7 minutes (I like strong tea) and with a bit of raw sugar and half and half it is just right.

from VA
February 06, 2012
This has to be one of my
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This has to be one of my favorite breakfast teas. Smooth and mild; capable to standing up to sugar, honey, milk or just alone. It's my go to coffee alternative.

from OH
January 18, 2012
I've been converted
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

For 16 years I stuck with a different brand of Irish breakfast tea, thinking no one could top it. Boy, was I wrong! I don't know how Republic of Tea has done it, but this tea can be brewed as dark as coffee, but without the high tannin level found in my other brand. My husband and I drank an entire mini taster tin in one sitting. Fantastic tea.

from IN
December 29, 2011
wake me up
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

This is solid wake me up tea. Not too bold that it needs alot of mellowing with milk (sorry I use creamer at work!) but still a great solid tea

from VA
June 29, 2011
Drink it anytime
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoy this tea. After arriving at work, I make a cup that I sip throughout the morning. I usually make another cup around two in the afternoon. I like this with about a teaspoon of half&half (just enough to take the edge off) and a teaspoon of sugar. At ~25 calories per cup, this is the most delicious low-cal drink you will have throughout the day.

from TX