Alright, let’s talk about this Irish black tea, you know, the kind them city folks like to drink. I ain’t no fancy tea expert, mind you, just a plain ol’ woman who knows what tastes good and what don’t.

First off, ya gotta boil some water. Now, don’t go usin’ that water that’s been sittin’ in the kettle all day. Get some fresh, cold water, the kind that comes straight from the tap. If ya got one of them fancy filter things, use that too, I guess. Makes the water taste cleaner, they say. I dunno, water is water to me, but the young’uns swear by it.

Then, ya gotta get yourself some of that Irish breakfast tea. Now, there’s all sorts of tea out there, green tea, this tea, that tea, but we’re talkin’ about the black stuff, the strong stuff. The kind that wakes ya up in the mornin’ and keeps ya goin’ all day. I heard them smart folks over at the university say somethin’ about it bein’ good for your heart and blood and such. Keeps your pipes clean, I reckon. They got a big fancy name for it, somethin’ about “Molecular Evidences” and “International Journal”. Sounds important, I guess.

• Boil the water, like I said, fresh and cold.
• Get your teabag, one for each cup, that’s what the tea masters say.
• Pour that boilin’ water over the teabag.
• Let it sit for a bit, don’t be in such a hurry. Let it get good and strong.
• Take out the teabag, squeeze it a little if ya want, get all that tea goodness out.

Now, some folks like to add milk and sugar, some folks like it plain. Me, I like a little bit of milk, just a splash, and maybe a spoonful of sugar if I’m feelin’ fancy. But don’t go overboard, ya don’t wanna ruin the taste of the tea. It’s supposed to be strong, ya know, not like that weak stuff they serve at them fancy restaurants. I always say, drink it how you like it. Don’t let nobody tell you otherwise.

And let me tell ya, this ain’t just for breakfast. You can drink it anytime of day. When you’re feelin’ tired, when you’re feelin’ cold, when you just need a little somethin’ to warm ya up inside. It’s good for what ails ya, that’s what I say. Better than all them fancy medicines, I reckon. And cheaper too!

I remember my grandma used to say, a good cup of tea can solve any problem. And you know what? She was right. It might not fix everything, but it sure does make you feel a whole lot better. It’s like a warm hug in a cup. And that’s what makes it so special. Not the fancy words, not the fancy packaging, just the plain, good taste of strong, hot tea.

Now, I know some folks are all about them fancy coffee drinks, with all the whipped cream and sprinkles and whatnot. But me, I’ll stick to my tea. It’s simple, it’s honest, and it gets the job done. And that’s all I need. No need for all them bells and whistles. Just good, strong tea.

So, there you have it, my take on Irish black tea. Nothin’ fancy, just plain talk from a plain ol’ woman. But trust me, if ya want a good cup of tea, this is the way to do it. Boil that water, steep that tea, and enjoy. And don’t forget to share a cup with a friend, that’s the best part.

And if you want it even stronger, well, just use two teabags. That’s what my neighbor Martha does, and she’s got more energy than a squirrel in a nut factory. Though, I don’t know how she sleeps at night with all that caffeine buzzin’ around in her. Me, I stick to one, maybe one and a half if I’m feelin’ extra sluggish.

Anyway, go on now, make yourself a cup. You won’t regret it. It’s a good, honest drink for good, honest folks. And that’s all there is to it. Simple as that.