Backlog:
One of my favorite Earl Grey teas. Steven Smith did not disappoint.
I was so happy to receive a box of this tea in one of my Knoshy boxes earlier this year.
I love the base for this tea. It’s a blend of Ceylon teas and an Assam tea. This provides a rich, full-flavored base that’s a little malty and very smooth and robust. It is a substantial base for the strong bergamot flavor.
The bergamot doesn’t taste fake or perfume-ish. It’s bright and tangy. And as I say in my full-length review of this tea – http://sororiteasisters.com/2014/08/04/lord-bergamot-tea-from-steven-smith-teamaker/ – the combination of the bergamot and malty notes and caramel-y undertones of the black tea is quite moreish.
I would recommend this Earl Grey to anyone who appreciates a good Earl Grey!
People who liked this
Comments
I think I’ve seen this tea in my local grocery store (in bags). I was thinking of getting some for Hubby. He is getting pretty frustrated over not finding any bagged tea in my tea cabinet.
I actually received this as a bagged tea from Knoshy. I prefer the loose leaf but that’s the way it is for any tea. Loose leaf is just better. But the sachets from Tea Guys are nice. There are a few companies putting out good bagged tea out there.
Loose leaf is definitely better for flavour but there are times when a bagged tea is convenient. Hubby doesn’t want to have to deal with measuring at ALL. lol
I totally agree with you. Like, when traveling, I want a tea bag because it’s just more convenient. When I’m in a bit of a rush, I’d rather not have to measure and mess with loose leaf.
As an aside, in my above comment I said “sachets from Tea Guys” when I should have said “sachets from Steven Smith” LOL … I was distracted.
I think I’ve seen this tea in my local grocery store (in bags). I was thinking of getting some for Hubby. He is getting pretty frustrated over not finding any bagged tea in my tea cabinet.
I actually received this as a bagged tea from Knoshy. I prefer the loose leaf but that’s the way it is for any tea. Loose leaf is just better. But the sachets from Tea Guys are nice. There are a few companies putting out good bagged tea out there.
Loose leaf is definitely better for flavour but there are times when a bagged tea is convenient. Hubby doesn’t want to have to deal with measuring at ALL. lol
I totally agree with you. Like, when traveling, I want a tea bag because it’s just more convenient. When I’m in a bit of a rush, I’d rather not have to measure and mess with loose leaf.
As an aside, in my above comment I said “sachets from Tea Guys” when I should have said “sachets from Steven Smith” LOL … I was distracted.