Learn About Scottish Tea

Scottish Teas are increasing in popularity with tea drinkers. But most tea drinkers are unaware of the important role Scotland played in making tea a global drink.

In the early 1600s, tea was introduced to Scotland. Scots were instrumental in founding and developing tea estates in India and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). One Scotsman, James Taylor, is regarded as the father of Ceylon tea.

Still, many tea drinkers think of England when having a cup of tea. English Breakfast, the world's most popular tea, was actually created in Scotland. A Scottish tea master invented the blend in Edinburgh, Scotland. Sampling the tea in Scotland, Queen Victoria brought the blend to England and popularized the tea. Eventually, it was referred to as breakfast tea. Tea companies across the globe produce of blend of this tea today.

One of the most recognizable brands of tea, Lipton, started in Scotland. Thomas Lipton opened his first grocery shop in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1871. Lipton entered the tea business after growing his grocery business to over 300 stores. Lipton was among the first to create a brand of tea, sold to consumers at low prices, that would be consistent everywhere it was available. In the 1890s, Lipton expanded his brand to America.

Today, two different types of Scottish Tea are widely available. Scottish Breakfast and tea blended specifically for Scotland's soft water. Scottish Breakfast is made by tea companies around the world. This tea is a full-bodied black tea with a malty flavor best served with sugar and milk.

The second type of Scottish tea is specifically blended for Scotland's soft water. Introduced in 1990, Scottish Blend is among Scotland's favorite brands of tea and was the first tea specially blended for Scotland.

With availability throughout the world, Scottish Blend is increasingly popular with tea drinkers. Unilever, producer of PG Tips, makes Scottish Blend tea.

Each Scottish tea has a unique taste. Try different types of Scottish Tea to find the kind you prefer.

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Paul Gerst is the founder of teadog.com, an Internet tea retailer. teadog.com offers the leading brands of Scottish Tea, such as Scottish Blend Tea. teadog.com also offers English Tea, Irish Tea, Russian Tea and more.


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