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Birchall English Breakfast 4-Pint Catering Tea Bags are made for preparing larger quantities of tea in busy foodservice and hospitality settings. Supplied in a box of 82, each Fair Trade tea bag brews around four pints and is suitable for use in large teapots and catering urns.
This strong black tea blend delivers a full flavour, bright character and golden colour. Birchall sources the tea exclusively from East African estates, spanning Rwanda and Kenya’s Great Rift Valley.
📦 Key product details
- Box containing 82 Birchall English Breakfast 4-pint catering tea bags
- Each tea bag makes approximately four pints of tea
- Fair Trade certified black tea
- Strong, full-bodied English Breakfast blend with a bright, golden cup
- Tea sourced from estates in Rwanda and Kenya
- Part of Birchall’s fifth-generation family tea heritage, dating back to 1872
- Brew time: 2–5 minutes
🏢 Suitable business settings
These large catering tea bags are suited to cafés, restaurants, hotels, guest houses, canteens and catered events where tea is prepared in pots or urns before being served by the cup. They are also appropriate for staff catering areas and hospitality venues with regular high-volume tea service.
💡 Why businesses choose this product
The four-pint format offers the same Birchall English Breakfast blend in a size intended for bulk preparation rather than individual cups. It is a practical choice for tea rounds, table service and larger refreshment occasions where several servings are required from one brew.
☕ Brewing guidance
- Brew time: 2–5 minutes
- Suitable for teapots and catering urns
❓ Frequently asked questions
How much tea does one catering bag prepare?
Each 4-pint tea bag is intended to make approximately four pints of tea. It is designed for large teapots, catering urns and other bulk-brewing equipment, rather than single cups.
How do these compare with Birchall one-cup tea bags?
Both formats contain Birchall English Breakfast tea. The difference is the bag size: these 4-pint bags are intended for larger brews in teapots and urns, with tea served by the cup. One-cup bags are more suited to individual servings, including office and self-serve environments.
Are Birchall English Breakfast catering tea bags Fair Trade certified?
Yes. These Birchall English Breakfast catering tea bags are Fair Trade certified and use tea from East African estates where Birchall has established relationships with tea-growing communities.
Can this product be purchased in a larger catering pack?
Yes. Business Beverages supplies these Birchall 4-pint catering tea bags in a box of 82 for cafés, caterers, hospitality venues and trade customers.
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