Celebrating Mother's Day with the Gift of Tea

Written By Mahya Roudneshin - March 09 2024

As Mother's Day approaches, we're reminded of the warmth, care, and unconditional love that mothers around the world offer. It's a special day to honor and celebrate the incredible women in our lives who nurture, teach, and inspire us. This year, why not express your gratitude and love with a thoughtful, comforting, and luxurious gift—a selection of exquisite teas from our collection.

At Mrs Doyle's Tea, we believe that tea is more than just a beverage; it's an experience that soothes the soul, evokes memories, and creates moments of tranquility and connection. Our carefully curated selection of teas makes the perfect gift for Mother's Day, offering a variety of flavors that cater to every taste and preference.

A Tea for Every Type of Mom

For the Adventurous Mom: Explore our exotic fruity tea blends, featuring bold flavors and unique combinations that promise to take her on a sensory journey around the world.
For the Health-Conscious Mom: Our range of green and herbal teas, known for their health benefits and revitalizing properties, will show her that you care about her well-being.
For the Traditional Mom: Classic teas like Earl Grey, English Breakfast, or our Creamy Irish tea blend, will surely warm her heart and remind her of cherished moments.
For the Mom Who Loves to Relax: Our calming chamomile, lavender, and mint teas are perfect for moms who cherish their moments of relaxation and tranquility.

A Toast to Mothers Everywhere

This Mother's Day, let's toast to the amazing women in our lives with a cup of tea that reflects their warmth, strength, and beauty. Visit Mrs Doyle's Tea collection to find the perfect tea gift that says "Thank you, Mom" in every sip.

Celebrate this special day by giving the gift of serenity, joy, and exquisite flavor with our premium teas. After all, a cup of tea is like a hug in a mug, and what better way to hug your mom than with a selection that speaks directly to her soul?

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful moms out there. May your day be filled with love, laughter, and the exquisite comfort of your favorite tea.

Celebrating Women's Day with a Cup of Empowerment

Written By Mahya Roudneshin - March 06 2024

As Women's Day approaches, we at Mrs Doyle's Tea take a moment to honor the strength, grace, and resilience of women around the globe. Women's Day isn't just a date on the calendar; it's a celebration of the achievements and progress made towards gender equality and women's rights. It's a day to reflect on the journey of women, from the battles fought by our ancestors to the strides we're making today towards a more inclusive and equitable world.

At Mrs Doyle's Tea, we believe in the power of a cup of tea to bring people together, to offer comfort, and to ignite conversations that matter. Tea has been a companion to women through the ages, a witness to conversations, dreams, and moments of solitude. In many cultures, tea symbolizes hospitality, peace, and community—values that resonate with the essence of Women's Day.

This Women's Day, let's brew a cup of tea in honor of the incredible women in our lives. Whether it's a robust black tea reflecting the strength of women who have paved the way, a soothing herbal blend symbolizing the care and nurturing women provide, or a vibrant green tea mirroring the hope and renewal women bring into the world, each sip is a tribute to their contributions and achievements.

Our range of teas at Mrs Doyle's Tea is crafted to celebrate the diverse roles and stories of women. We invite you to join us in this celebration by sharing a cup with the important women in your life, discussing their stories, dreams, and the change they wish to see in the world. Let each cup remind us of the progress made and inspire us to continue pushing for equality and respect for all.

On Women's Day, let's raise our cups to toast to empowerment, equality, and the enduring spirit of women everywhere. Here's to more conversations, more achievements, and more moments shared over a cup of tea. Happy Women's Day from all of us at Mrs Doyle's Tea.

The Benefits of Black tea for skin and facial beauty

Written By Mahya Roudneshin - January 02 2024

Black tea has remarkable benefits for the skin, including reducing puffiness under the eyes and freckles on the skin. Drinking Black tea reduces body inflammation because of it has high antioxidant. also, it helps skin and hair health.

Black tea has minerals, zinc, magnesium and calcium. It also contains vitamins E, C and B2. Drinking black tea has unique benefits for the skin. Its mask also has a tremendous effect on the beauty of the skin.

Black tea makes the skin rejuvenate

black tea contains a lot of polyphenols and antioxidants, drinking it helps to relieve wrinkles and facial wrinkles, which also rejuvenates the skin.

Treatment of skin infections

Black tea contains a large amount of flavonoids that prevent and treat skin infections.

Treatment of acne and facial pimples

Drinking black tea can reduce acne or facial pimples on the skin. because it has anti -inflammatory and antimicrobial substance.

Treatment of skin brown spots

Due to its strong antioxidant ,it detoxifies the body, which can also be effective in the treatment of skin brown spots.

Use black tea as a natural sunscreen

Some dermatologists believe that black tea contains a lot of strong antioxidants that drinking it, protects the skin from UV radiation. It also reduces sunburn.

Treatment of black circle under the eyes

Black tea contains some caffeine that drinks it improves blood circulation in the skin under the eyes, which will greatly help treat black and puffiness under the eyes.

Prevention of skin cancer with black tea

As mentioned, black tea contains a lot of antioxidants, which also improves all types of cancers, especially skin cancer.

Big News Mrs Doyle's tea partners with Belleek Pottery

Written By Mahya Roudneshin - December 22 2023

Belleek Classic Shamrock Mrs Doyle Mug

Belleek has partnered with the Mrs Doyle's Tea to bring everyone two great branded Mrs Doyle's Belleek Mugs, in the fantastic classic Belleek style !

We think it's time that we all came together and enjoyed the Best Tea on the Island from a beautiful Belleek mug!

These two great mugs are a modern take on the Belleek iconic Shamrock tableware and they are just perfect for Irish Christmas gifts and new years gifts.

First the large contemporary mug shape which features a ring of embossed shamrocks and the famous Mrs Doyle logo.

It's really functional and durable, this will make a lovely gift and comes packaged in the classic Belleek green gift box.

Unique Gift , Made in Ireland , Measures: 11.4 cmD x 9.2 cmH

Belleek mug and box of Mrs Doyle's tea

Our second Mug is Mrs Doyle's Tall tea Belleek Mug , and it is totally the best way to drink the best tea on the Island ! So Go On go...

Made In Ireland, Hand painted, Measures 11cmW x 11.5cmH x 325ml/12flozC

Belleek mug and pack of Irish tea

Irish soda bread recipe for Christmas

Written By seamus mc arevey - December 02 2023

Easy Irish Soda Bread recipe

Mrs Doyle's Irish Soda Bread is one of the quickest breads to make, and it does not require any yeast. The leavening of the bread comes from baking soda and that amazing Irish buttermilk. This Irish Soda Bread recipe is dense, and soft all at the same time and has the best ever crusty exterior.

Sometimes making homemade bread feels like it could be difficult and time consuming, but it's your lucky day. Mrs Doyle's Irish soda bread can be made quickly and easily by almost anyone. Yes this is a shortcut bread but it certainly doesn’t skimp on flavor.

Irish soda bread is so easy because it only needs a few ingredients, and the one that makes it taste so good is buttermilk. The buttermilk is so important because it reacts with the baking soda and so permits the bread’s leavening, and of course it gives the bread that great flavor, so with a cup of the best Irish tea and a slice of soda bread you can relax and if you are living far away from Ireland or if you are with friends and family you will always feel at home with this great soda bread and a nice cup of Mrs Doyle's tea .

Mrs Doyle soda bread recipe gives a bread that has a golden brown crust and also a dense crumb, just lovely. Mrs Doyle's Irish bread isn’t heavy, it’s really tender and soft, the crust is perfectly crisp as soon as it comes out of the oven, and in a day or two it's even better and it is the perfect bread for an great Irish breakfast , so if you are sending a friend or relative an Irish gift for Christmas or a Irish gift hamper well why not make up Mrs Doyle's Irish soda bread and send it to them as well Go On Go

So how do you make the best Irish soda bread? The method

First whisk buttermilk and one egg together, at the same time whisk a little sugar, flour, baking soda, together in another bowl. Now cut some butter into the flour mixture, remember that cutting the butter into the flour is an important step, and this is how you get the great flaky texture. Go on use your hands and mix it up, and then using a very good knife, score the dough, so that heat gets into the center so that the bread will bake well. Also please note that Irish soda bread can be made without an egg, it's really up to you. However an egg will add a little richness to the soda bread. Feel free to skip it to make a slightly lighter loaf. No other changes necessary, and if eggs are not for you ,simply leave out the egg. Finally bake until it's golden brown as easy as it gets .

Ingredients

- 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 4 and quarter cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and three quarter cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg this is optional
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- and depending on your taste 1 cup raisins, but you can leave them out if you like !

How to serve ?

This Irish soda bread has a little sugar, but not too much, and It’s a wonderful for afternoon tea and you can serve it with butter, jam, or even a nice Tipperary cheese.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Use a ordinary baking sheet and line it with parchment paper , grease a 9-10 inch cake pan or maybe a pie dish. Now grease or line with parchment paper. You will need to whisk the buttermilk and egg together, and then set it to one side. Next whisk the flour, the sugar, the baking soda, and salt all together in a big bowl. Next cut in the butter with your fingers, also remember to do your best to cut the butter until the butter is tiny balls sized crumbs. Stir in the raisins if you decide to use them. Now pour in the buttermilk .
Now its time to fold the dough together until dough is really stiff .Pour the crumbly dough onto a little floured surface. Finally with your hands, work the dough into a ball, then knead it until all the flour is moistened. What next ? simply transfer the dough to the prepared pan and using a very sharp knife score the dough with a X about 1/2 inch deep.
Now it's time to bake until the bread is golden brown and center appears cooked through, this will take about 45-55 minutes. Place foil over the bread if you see a heavy browning on top. Now remove the bread from the oven and let the bread cool for 10 minutes, and then transfer to a plate.
It is best to serve warm, or at least at room temperature, or toasted with desired toppings/spreads. You can store leftover bread at room temperature for up to 2 days or actually put it in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Ok now its time to enjoy so Go on sit back with a nice cup of Mrs Doyle's Irish tea and jam and enjoy the best soda bread ever!

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Irish Christmas cake recipe

Written By seamus mc arevey - November 23 2023

Mrs Doyle's Irish Christmas cakes are made in lots of different ways, all with lots of love and in general they are variations on the old fashioned fruitcake. They are very tasty, and they can be light, dark, a little moist, a little dry, sometimes heavy, and even sometimes spongy . Mrs Doyle's Irish Christmas cakes are made in many different shapes, sometimes with a little with frosting, or a dusting of icing sugar and of course they can be as simple and plain as you like .

So what are the special ingredients and what do they represent? well the dried fruits in the cake may represent the fantastic eastern spices which the three Wise Men brought to the newborn King! And remember just to make things a little more interesting the fruits are sometimes soaked overnight in Irish whiskey.

So what are the ingredients of Mrs Doyle's Christmas cakes ? ok here it comes , now remember , this cake only tastes great if you enjoy it with friends and family and a nice cup of decent Irish tea for everyone !

My Christmas Cake Ingredients:

100ml Irish whiskey

quarter of table spoon of ground clove

50g ground almonds

grated rind of 1 lemon & 1 orange

150g raisins

125g stoned dates

quarter of a block of real Irish butter

125g sultanas

100g glace cherries

extra butter for greasing

200g soft brown sugar

4 eggs

grated rind of 1 lemon & 1 orange

2 table spoons of black treacle

225g plain flour

half a table spoon of salt

1 rounded table spoon of baking powder

1 table spoon of mixed spice

quarter of teaspoon of grated nutmeg

grated nutmeg and a little few teaspoons of Irish whiskey

My Method:

You should Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F), around Gas mark.

Now grease a 20cm cake tin and then line it with greaseproof paper. Next wrap some newspaper around the outside of your cake tin with string. This should help the outside of the cake from going too brown during the cooking and so help it from drying out.

Now it's time to beat together in a big bowl all that lovely sugar & butter until its all very creamy. Next add the eggs, add a little flour in with each egg, and some treacle and perhaps a few grated fruit rinds and make sure you mix all for a few minutes.

it's time to stir the flour and baking powder into the bowl of all these lovely soaked fruits and add some salt, some spices and a few almonds, again stir all of these great ingredients together and mix well.

Now fold the fruit mix into the amazing egg mix, stir it all evenly. Now spoon the mix into the big cake tin, and maybe pull a little bit back in the middle of the cake , this will help as it rises, it will level itself off perfectly.

So Bake in the oven for 3 hours. If it is browning a lot , then cover it loosely with some tin foil. Now cook for another 30 minutes. You will know the cake is ready if you insert a fine skewer into the middle of the cake , and it comes out clean and really dry.

Now it's time to leave the cake to cool in the tin.

When the cake is cool, you can remove it from the tin, take off the lining paper, and wrap it first in clean greaseproof paper and then in tinfoil.

Here is the secret! do all this in November and each week leading up to Christmas, pour another little bit of your favourite drink over it. This will help the alcohol to penetrate to the Christmas cake and will make it taste so Irish Go On Go!

here's a hint for the perfect Irish gift to send to some one you love or may be a self gift ? yes go on try a Mrs Doyle's Irish Christmas breakfast hamper for everyone to enjoy with your Christmas cake , you can check out just how good Mrs Doyle's tea is vs Barry's ! no competition at all !

Irish Holloween food

Written By seamus mc arevey - October 11 2023

Samhain was the Celtic great festival of fire and feasting and today it is known as Halloween and yes it all started in Ireland . Samhain marks the change of seasons and the beginning of the dark months . Samhain main recipes is based around turnips, nuts, gourds and apples, apple cider, and ale . Once the harvest work was complete , the tradition was for the village to came together to feast and to tell stories of the past and of the future .

The main Halloween foods were based around potato dishes like champ , which is mashed potatoes with spring onion. They also enjoyed colcannon which is mashed potatoes and kale or green cabbage meal , and of course there was Boxty which is potato pancakes made with raw potatoes and buttermilk which is pan-fried .Other common foods were full of fruit and nuts and of course we have to mention barmbrack bread which is loved by everyone on the island of Ireland around Halloween .

IRISH HALLOWEEN TRADITIONS

It’s interesting to learn that many of the traditions that we all think of as part of American Halloween have their roots in Irish Halloween traditions. So how did holloween become part of American culture ? well Irish immigrants to the US brought these fantastic traditions to America, and so an Irish tradition became part of the mainstream of American culture!

The famous Trick or treating originally comes when poor Irish children who went door to door to request money and food. The children would sing prayers and in reward they would get soul cake which is a kind of bread with lots of fruits. Turnip Lanterns were also very famous in Irish Halloween tradition. These lanterns were carved from turnips or even large potatoes.

SLICE OF BARMBRACK TELLS YOUR FORTUNE

In Ireland the traditional fruity loaf is known as Barmbrack, it's name came from the Irish " bairin breac" which translates as speckled loaf. Barmbrack is eaten all year round, however at Halloween magic is added to this bread and fortune telling is added to the mix. The fruits in barnbrack are traditionally soaked in tea and whiskey to create the rich flavour, and the tea is of course Mrs Doyle's favourite part of Holloween.

Traditionally Irish homes would always have the smell of baking bread and barmbrack cooking , usually over an open fire in the kitchen or living room . At its basic Barmbrack is simply a dried fruit-studded bread, but it has magic powers around holloween ! The Irish Halloween barmbrack tradition is that everyone gets a small slice, however you need to careful when biting into it, as you might find that something has been hidden inside the bread that can tell your future for the coming year !

You might find perhaps a ring, so expect the discovery of a true love and even a future wedding, alas if you are unlucky and find a thimble, this predicts that you will never marry, and a button predicts bachelorhood for the men. For those who find a coin this is a prediction that they might get rich in the coming year!

So how do you make this magical bread , well Mrs Doyle's traditional Irish Barmbrack with a nice cup of Irish tea is of course the best recipe and being the decent sort she has written it all out for us all to make

HOW TO MAKE IRISH BARMBRACK FOR HALLOWEEN

Baking Barmbrack is an Irish Halloween tradition and so you just have to include some charms to make your barmbrack magical .

Mrs Doyle's Barmbrack recipe takes 3.5 hours to make which includes resting and cooking time, to enjoy it please serve it straight from the oven

INREDIENTS

Fruit mix

warm Mrs Doyle's Irish tea , which should be enough to cover the sultanas
a 350g (1½ cups) sultanas
50ml (¼ cup) Bushmills whiskey
1 lemon, juice and zest

Dough

450g around 2 cups, strong bread flour
salt, pinch
15g (1tbsp) dried yeast
one nice beaten egg
salt just a little pinch
280ml room temperature of creamy milk
50g around 3½tbsp, Irish unsalted butter
50g sugar

To

teaspoon of Irish butter
1 table spoon ground cinnamon
½ table spoon ground mixed spice

THE METHOD:

Soak the sultanas in the Irish whiskey, lemon juice and Mrs Doyle's hot tea for around 30-45 minutes, then drain off the liquid.
How to make the dough, simply put all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix with a big wooden spoon.
Knead the dough on a floured surface with your hands for five to six minutes.
Put the dough in a bowl, then cover with a damp tea towel. Leave for about 1 hour, until the mixture has risen and fills the total bowl.
Knead the dough again on a floured surface, add soaked fruit until spread throughout the mixture.
Place it in a 20-23cm buttered cake tin then cover with a damp tea towel.
Leave about 20 minutes until the mixture rises up to the top of the tin.
Bake for 50 minutes in an oven preheated to around 200C.
Making the topping simply cream the butter and spices together until soft ,
Lastly now remove the barmbrack from the oven and right away spread spiced butter on top and leave to cool.

How Tea can help lower your stress levels and help you have great looking skin

Written By seamus mc arevey - May 20 2023

It seems a little filtered tea into at least one of your daily glasses of water could provide you with enough wrinkle-fighting antioxidants and detoxifying botanicals to keep you looking young and also feeling fresher than when you were 21.

Our skin is the largest organ we have, the secret of great glowing skin is to be healthy. Organic green teas have lots of polyphenols which can help fight free radicals and so help prevent skin damage from UV light, which is one of the main causes of wrinkles.

When we get a little older we have more exposure to UV light, and your skin can look old and it can even change the skins colour. In some studies Oolong tea has been found to have skin lighting abilities and may decrease the amount of melanin at the cellular level.

Does green tea help your skin?

Green tea can help ease the removal of extra fluids and also help accelerate toxin elimination, adding a little hint of grapefruit to green tea gives a sweet kick to the to it , and can also help to even out your complexion.

Perhaps one of the reasons we have a little feeling of pure pleasure is because tea drinking can help lower the post stress cortisol levels. Cortisol is a common steroid hormone and has many roles like controlling blood sugar levels and can act as an anti-inflammatory and also help to influencing memory formation and help control your blood pressure. Also Teas made with cinnamon can help curb some peoples appetite? How cinnamon works is not exactly known but it is believed that it keeps blood glucose levels stable and so reduces cravings, so adding cinnamon to food can help reduce glucose levels after eating .

This month our recommended teas are Chillout tea

Chill out tea can be a great green tea, its a nice simple mixture of green tea, cucumber, mint, and is crisp and refreshing and helps at working in collagen-boosting antioxidants.

So Go On there are so many good things about enjoying a nice cup of tea,

Go On be nice to your self !

How to Make Mrs Doyle's Irish hot tea Toddy

Written By seamus mc arevey - December 13 2022

Mrs Doyle's tea hot toddy is great for keeping warm, and is a soothing mix with no liquor. Her recipe is a nonalcoholic version of the famous toddy drink , it's a fantastic drink and great for cold nights.

Choose your favorite hot tea from Mrs Doyle's tea web site, we like the happy tea which is fruity with cinnamon and watch it transform into a amazing winter mocktail just by adding the spices and sweetener and citrus.

it 's such a great option for nondrinkers but also you can share a glass with the kids, and it's soothing and should help relief for cold symptoms, here's the ingredients .

7 ounces hot tea
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or a cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Lemon wedge, just to garnish

Irish tea could help you enjoy Christmas into your 90's

Written By seamus mc arevey - November 24 2022

1. Good for the immune system

Like other types of tea made from the camellia sinensis tea plant, black tea is extremely high in antioxidants. Cinnamon bark, cardamom, and cloves are also high in antioxidants. Chai tea is a wonderful source of antioxidants, so helping reduce free radicals in your body and promote your cellular health.

2. Importantly at this time of year it fights off colds

When you’re feeling under the weather, a decent cup of chai can actually help to ease symptoms of the common cold, or even ward off colds . Black tea contains catechins with antiviral properties that may also contribute to the prevention of common illnesses like colds and flu. Ginger contains antimicrobial properties that can help to fight illnesses like sore throat. Cinnamon contains unique antibacterial properties that can sometimes to protect against infection and keep you healthy. Also cardamom and cloves also contain antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, so making a cup of chai tea is a great choice if you want to stay well this winter , Go On Go

3. Boosts your heart health

Ingredients in chai tea have amazingly been shown to help boost heart health. Basically black tea contains flavonoids, these can help prevent plaque buildup in the body’s arteries, which reduces stress on the heart. Cinnamon is also been shown to help to treat cardiovascular diseases and reduce harmful cholesterol.

5. Improves your digestion

Drinking chai tea can also help to improve digestion. Ginger is also a powerful digestive aid, and drinking ginger can help to improve gastrointestinal symptoms and so help the digestive system to work better, and of course cardamom has many digestive benefits .

6. Good for skin

Black tea is high in a variety of vitamins and minerals that are good for the skin, including zinc, magnesium, and potassium, all of which can help to protect and help rejuvenate the skin, and of course drinking tea is also a great way to stay hydrated, which will help your skin look healthy and fresh.

7. Increases your energy and your alertness

Black tea is an energizing tea that can help to increase alertness and focus. Black teas like chai tea contain moderate amount of caffeine to give us all a welcome boost of energy, and the caffeine in black tea helps to encourage our focus and alertness.

8. Reduces inflammation in the body

Chai contains plenty of ingredients that can help with inflammation, including black tea, ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom. Black tea can help reduce inflammation in your body, which can help soothe muscle soreness and chronic pain, and ward off inflammation-related diseases .

Cinnamon has also been shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe pain. If you’re suffering from temporary inflammation, or dealing conditions like arthritis, a cup of cinnamon tea can have great anti-inflammatory effects.

Ginger can help with inflammation too, and has been used for many centuries in herbal medicine for its powerful anti-inflammatory effects. Cardamom also contains anti-inflammatory properties.

These ingredients all make chai tea a great choice if you’ want to reduce inflammation in your body.

9. Good for skin

Black tea is high in a variety of vitamins and minerals that are good for the skin, including zinc, magnesium, and potassium, all of which can help to protect and help rejuvenate the skin, and of course drinking tea is also a great way to stay hydrated, which will help your skin look healthy and fresh.

10. Good for the old teeth

Many caffeinated beverages, contain heaps of sugar, tea of course does not and has been shown to be good for oral health. Black tea contains compounds that attack harmful bacteria within your mouth, which can help prevent the buildup of plaque. Ginger and cardamom also contain antimicrobial and antifungal properties that help to kill off harmful oral pathogens. This can help to improve your the health of your teeth .

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