Ever wondered why the Irish consume so much Tea? One theory is based on a long standing folk belief in some counties that drinking tea will make them lucky. Another theory is linked to a belief held in some rural communities that the scent of freshly steeped tea will keep away evil Leprechauns; the mischievous and perpetually inebriated variety. Most likely however, the reasons that have the Irish coming back cup after cup an average of four times daily is simple: TEA TASTES GREAT and it ENERGIZES the SPIRIT of the EMERALD ISLE.

But this is a green tea in a black tea section! Full bodied with the "umpf" of black tea but the gentleness of green tea. Enticing toasty hint of flavor. Massively Irish: A robust toasty tea with chutzpah! Grown in Kenya, China, Japan. Type Cut, Torn, Curl. 2 ounces makes 20-30 cups of this Tea. More Information: Ireland, a country famous for its green flag, green beer and little green men. How fitting that after all this time the country would finally have a green tea to call its own. After all, Ireland is home to the world's greatest tea drinking population. While most people in the country still drink a hearty black tea with their morning meal, many Irish are slowly converting to green tea varieties as its health benefits become better known.