Irish Tea, Ireland's National Beverage

Irish tea just might be the national beverage of Ireland. Believe it or not, the Irish drink more tea per capita than any other country in the world. There are over 4 million people in Ireland and 3 million are tea drinkers. The average Irishman or Irishwoman drinks about 4 to 6 cups a day.

Overview of Ireland

Officially name: The Republic of Ireland

Capital: Dublin

Largest city: Dublin

Official language: Irish, English

Government: Constitutional republic, Parliamentary democracy