The smell from the tin is just gorgeous but, sadly, an empty promise. Does not translate into the cup at all.
First steep was 2.5gr/7oz water at 90C for 3 minutes. Forgot to rinse the leaves, big mistake: some unwanted astringency. The taste was obscenely floral. I’m not the greatest of palates since my idea of Earl Grey is Twinning’s, but it definitely should not taste like field flowers at dusk. This is more like a Lady Gray. Decided to add a teaspoon of sweetened condensed milk to balance the astringent part.
Second steep was 4 minutes, the tea was balanced, the floral part not as potent but still there. No need for milk. 3rd steep for 5 minutes, regular tea with a hint of bergamot.
Preparation
195 °F / 90 °C
3 min, 0 sec
to their credit, they did at least add Bravo to the name to warn you they messed with the Earl Grey.
Hehehe, you are correct sir, they did warn :)