So far, this is still the only EGC that I’ll drink. I find most to be far too heavy on the bergamot, and although the vanilla used in this tea does not taste distinctly of vanilla bean to me, it nevertheless adds a sweet creaminess that keeps the bergamot in check. What’s really neat about this composition is that sometimes, at the lingering tail end of a sip, you’ll get a bit of a cooling, almost mint-like sensation in your mouth, although there is absolutely no trace of mint in this tea-it’s just an effect, I think, or perhaps it’s something i’m dreaming up. Either way, I like it and it’s a solid breakfast tea. it’s not the most amazing tea in the universe or anything, but I don’t even think that’s what it was going for. EGC (and anything earl grey esque) has distinct winter or rainy weather connotations to me, to the point where when I had David’s tea’s earl grey cream for the first time this summer, it felt as awkward as bundling up in snow pants and a ski jacket while on a beach in Cuba.
Speaking of a beach in Cuba, I stocked up on Fantasy Island while I was at David’s tea today, along with getting samples of blueberry jam, chai on life, and their milk oolong (oh, and a glass perfect mug! so excited to use it, but it does seem rather delicate-I hope I don’t break it).
I don’t drink much DavidsTea anymore, but just can’t resist their teaware collections. I bought several items after x-mas and love everything! Hope you enjoy your perfect mug:-)