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drank Persian Choice Royal Earl Grey by Alvin’s of San Francisco
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A note to only say goodbye.

Kiki had this 12oz!! box of full leaf tea when I moved in and it was very fresh and strong, caffeinating, smooth, complex citrus, perhaps the best Earl Grey I’ve ever had. Unfortunately, I never made a note for it. Also unfortunate is that it sat at the top of a shelving unit in the kitchen that is directly below a heating vent in the ceiling, so every winter the tea got blasted by hot air. This summer I realized much of the bergamot had evaporated. Instead of tossing the tea, I made pitchers of cold-brew for Kiki. Made this way, she said it tasted like a light, refreshing Earl Grey.

I wish I had made an actual note because this was a great Earl Grey.
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Martin Bednář
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This was a great Earl Grey! I still remember first cup fondly. Not sure if available, but their website is still up!
https://persiantea.com/collections/persian-teas

Cameron B.
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Twelve ounces?! Dear lord!

Martin Bednář
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I will take four at maximum, so if anyone wants to split it up for 3 of us… :D

Leafhopper
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LOL, that’s what I was thinking! Even if it was a favourite, 300 g is a lot to get through. (I currently have 250 g of spring 2022 Shan Lin Xi, so I’m not in a position to judge.)

derk
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Looks like within the pay few years, the company name switched from Alvin’s of San Francisco to Persian Royal Tea. I’m going to buy another box for Kiki and would be happy to split that 12oz to ship to whomever might want to try it. Let me know.

Cameron B.
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I’m interested! Would prefer 2 ounces but will take up to 4 if that’s better for you! ❤

derk
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I can gladly accommodate 2oz, Cameron. I’ll let you know when it’s ready to go. And Martin – I will hang onto your portion for our next swap.

Martin Bednář
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Thank you in advance!

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Martin Bednář
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This was a great Earl Grey! I still remember first cup fondly. Not sure if available, but their website is still up!
https://persiantea.com/collections/persian-teas

Cameron B.
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Twelve ounces?! Dear lord!

Martin Bednář
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I will take four at maximum, so if anyone wants to split it up for 3 of us… :D

Leafhopper
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LOL, that’s what I was thinking! Even if it was a favourite, 300 g is a lot to get through. (I currently have 250 g of spring 2022 Shan Lin Xi, so I’m not in a position to judge.)

derk
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Looks like within the pay few years, the company name switched from Alvin’s of San Francisco to Persian Royal Tea. I’m going to buy another box for Kiki and would be happy to split that 12oz to ship to whomever might want to try it. Let me know.

Cameron B.
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I’m interested! Would prefer 2 ounces but will take up to 4 if that’s better for you! ❤

derk
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I can gladly accommodate 2oz, Cameron. I’ll let you know when it’s ready to go. And Martin – I will hang onto your portion for our next swap.

Martin Bednář
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Thank you in advance!

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