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Every year on March 17th, Ireland and the Irish diaspora around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, a day filled with music, community, storytelling, and of course plenty of refreshments. While modern celebrations are often associated with pints and parades, there is another deeply rooted Irish tradition that has quietly been part of the day for generations — a good cup of tea.
St. Patrick’s Day commemorates St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Born in Britain in the late 4th century, Patrick was brought to Ireland as a slave before eventually escaping and later returning as a missionary.
Over time, his legacy became woven into Irish culture and identity. March 17th, believed to be the date of his death in 461 AD, gradually became a day of remembrance and celebration.
Originally, St. Patrick’s Day was a religious feast day, marked by church services and family gatherings. In fact, for much of the 20th century in Ireland, pubs were closed on March 17th. The day was more about community, hospitality, and sharing food and drink at home.
And what drink was always on the table?
Tea.
Ireland is one of the largest tea-drinking nations in the world. Tea became popular in Ireland in the 18th and 19th centuries and quickly became a staple of everyday life. It was affordable, warming, and perfect for bringing people together.
By the time St. Patrick’s Day became widely celebrated, tea was already the centre of Irish hospitality.
Visitors calling to the house on March 17th would often be greeted with:
A pot of strong Irish tea
Fresh bread or cake
Plenty of conversation and laughter
Even today, many Irish families start St. Patrick’s morning with a strong cup of tea before heading out to parades, community events, or meeting friends and family.
In Ireland, tea has always meant more than just a drink. It represents welcome, warmth, and conversation.
Whether it’s:
catching up with neighbours,
warming up after a parade,
or settling down after a busy day of celebrations,
there is always time to “put the kettle on.”
At McEntee’s Tea, we love continuing this tradition — bringing people together over a proper Irish cup of tea.
This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re celebrating the tradition of tea with a special offer.
Use the code:
LUCKYDAY10
and enjoy 10% off your order at McEntee’s Tea.
The code is valid until midnight on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th).
So whether you’re hosting friends, watching the parade, or simply enjoying a quiet moment with a warm cup in hand, make it a proper Irish brew.
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St. Patrick’s Day has grown into a global celebration of Irish culture, but at its heart it’s still about community, tradition, and hospitality.
And sometimes the most authentic way to celebrate is also the simplest.
A kettle on.
A cup poured.
And a moment shared.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from McEntee’s Tea. ☘️
If you’ve ever taken a sip of a strong breakfast tea and thought, “That’s powerful,” there’s a good chance you were drinking CTC tea.
But is CTC tea actually stronger? Does it contain more caffeine? Or does it simply taste bolder? Let’s clear up the confusion.
CTC stands for Crush, Tear, Curl, a method of processing black tea leaves where they are mechanically rolled into small, hard pellets. This technique is widely used in regions like Assam and Kenya, known for producing robust, full-bodied teas.
Because the leaves are broken into much smaller pieces than orthodox tea, they have more surface area. This allows water to extract flavour, colour, and caffeine very quickly. The result is a dark, strong cup in a short amount of time — which is exactly why CTC is the foundation of traditional Irish breakfast teas.
If you’ve ever taken a sip of a strong breakfast tea and thought, “That’s powerful,” there’s a good chance you were drinking CTC tea.
But is CTC tea actually stronger? Does it contain more caffeine? Or does it simply taste bolder? Let’s clear up the confusion.
CTC stands for Crush, Tear, Curl, a method of processing black tea leaves where they are mechanically rolled into small, hard pellets. This technique is widely used in regions like Assam and Kenya, known for producing robust, full-bodied teas.
Because the leaves are broken into much smaller pieces than orthodox tea, they have more surface area. This allows water to extract all of the tea’s qualities — colour, aroma, flavour, body and Caffeine — very quickly. The result is a dark, strong cup in a short amount of time — which is exactly why CTC is the foundation of traditional Irish Breakfast teas.
The short answer is: not necessarily.
Caffeine levels depend on the tea plant variety, the part of the leaf used, and how long the tea is brewed.
However, CTC tea often feels stronger because its flavour qualities are extracted faster from the smaller particles. When hot water hits those tightly rolled granules, the release is immediate and intense. So while the total caffeine may be similar to orthodox teas, the initial impact can seem more powerful.
The bold character of CTC tea comes down to structure. When leaves are crushed and torn, their cell walls break open more fully. This encourages rapid oxidation during production and rapid extraction during brewing.
That’s why CTC tea develops a deep copper colour within minutes and delivers a brisk, punchy taste. Tannins release quickly, creating that satisfying bite many people associate with a “strong” cup.
It isn’t about higher strength in a chemical sense — it’s about speed and intensity of extraction of all the tea’s qualities.
While orthodox teas preserve more of the leaf’s natural structure and highlight subtle aromas, Irish tea is traditionally CTC, designed for strength, consistency, and body. This is why a classic Irish breakfast cup delivers a bold, malty character that stands up to milk and sugar — a hallmark of the Irish tea experience.
You can read more about why CTC is the secret behind strong Irish tea blends and why it has become the preferred method for breakfast teas worldwide.
If “stronger” means darker colour, faster brewing, and a bolder character, then yes, absolutely. If it means dramatically higher caffeine levels, the difference is usually minimal.
CTC tea isn’t stronger because it contains more caffeine. It’s stronger because all of its qualities are extracted quickly and completely — reliable, robust, and ready in minutes.
McEntee's Tea: The Heart of Social Life in Nursing Homes & Day Care Centres
In nursing homes, tea is more than a drink — it’s comfort, connection and community. As the most served beverage in care homes, quality matters. Learn why more homes are moving to McEntee’s Tea for a smooth, traditional Irish cup that residents love.
Nous vous avons écoutés !
Pendant des années, nos clients nous ont dit combien ils aiment le goût riche et corsé du thé McEntee’s, mais beaucoup souhaitaient la commodité d’un sachet sans compromis sur la qualité. Nous vous avons écoutés !
Après des années à perfectionner le mélange et à concevoir soigneusement la taille du sachet pour assurer l’infusion parfaite et la profondeur de saveur, nous sommes ravis de vous offrir la même expérience authentique du thé Irish Breakfast – désormais dans un sachet biodégradable facile à infuser.
Achetez maintenant : McEntee’s 80 Sachets de Thé Irish Breakfast Biodégradables
Pourquoi des Sachets de Thé Biodégradables ?
Parce que parfois vous désirez la saveur complète d’une vraie tasse de thé McEntee’s, mais vous voulez aussi la facilité et la commodité d’un sachet. Avec nos sachets de thé Irish Breakfast Blend, vous pouvez profiter du même goût riche que vous aimez — à tout moment, n’importe où, sans compromis.
Beaucoup de sachets traditionnels contiennent des fibres plastiques, ce qui signifie qu’ils ne se décomposent pas complètement dans le compost ou en décharge. Chez McEntee’s, nous avons travaillé dur pour trouver le sachet parfait qui ne compromet ni l’environnement ni votre tasse !
Nos nouveaux sachets de thé biodégradables sont fabriqués à partir de matériaux naturels et durables, garantissant que chaque tasse que vous savourez est un pas vers une planète plus propre.
✔ Sachets de thé 100 % biodégradables
✔ Le même thé Irish Breakfast riche et doux
✔ Emballage carton entièrement recyclable
✔ Aucun compromis sur la qualité ou le goût
Un Pas en Avant pour les Amateurs de Thé & la Planète
En tant que entreprise familiale, nous croyons en la fidélité à la tradition tout en embrassant l’avenir. Ce lancement fait partie de notre engagement à faire des choix responsables et durables tout en continuant à offrir l’expérience de thé premium que nos clients adorent.
Nous avons hâte que vous l’essayiez ! Notre nouveau pack de 80 sachets biodégradables est maintenant disponible en ligne et chez certains détaillants.
Savourez votre tasse préférée de thé Irish Breakfast McEntee's forte, douce et corsée - désormais en sachet pratique.
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