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Bergamot is more green or earthy than usual, but a |
September 26, 2014 |
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I drink a lot of tea, and Earl Gray is one of my favorite flavors. There's something both citrusy and green/earthy about the scented flavor, and having a bold black tea in the morning that pairs well with honey and milk gets my day started off right.Recently, I've tried four different Earl Grey teas. One was from a Middle Eastern company that sold its tea in a very large box for about four dollars. It smelled terrific, but unfortunately that scent didn't translate to the flavor, which was lackluster. Another one, from a company in Seattle called World Spice Market, was a very good, functional Earl Grey, but I had to use a great deal of it to get over that watery tea flavor that I hate. It just didn't have a strong enough body. Then, I tried Cream of Earl Grey tea by David's Tea in Canada. This had such a strong artificial flavor that I barely finished my first cup. Lastly, this Taylor's of Harrogate brand, which is my favorite.This particular item is a loose tea, so I use it with the unbleached unfilled paper tea bags that I purchase in packages of 100. I have also tested it with a French press. Both times, I used as little tea as I thought could possibly do the job, and in both cases, I was extremely impressed. The tea has a full-bodied flavor and is extraordinarily strong with no bitterness. The thing that makes this tea unique, besides a high-quality of the black tea and the strong bergamot flavor, is that the bergamot itself is less citrusy and more green or earthy. I like it a lot, and while I will still be on the lookout for a more citrusy Earl Grey in addition, this is definitely a product I will purchase again and use regularly, as I do have trouble finding teas that are strong enough for my taste without needing to be over brewed to where they become bitter.The only thing that I wish was different about this tea is that I wish it was organic. Hopefully, the company will look into creating an organic version of this identical tea.
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