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Kawaii433 drank Winter White Earl Grey by Harney & Sons

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Thank you Cameron B. :D

I put this in my daily sipper, and let it sit for a long time as I worked. Was worried that due to the long time steeping, it would be bitter. Nope, just a nice flavorful and smooth bergamot tea. Cameron gave me two sachets so I look forward to having this again. :D

I am new to Harney & Sons. I do have their Paris plus 2 samples they sent with the order. I bought a stump teapot hehe. Anyway, back to the tea. The white tea is a very nice base for the bergamot. Reading the mixed reviews, I can understand its not your typical Earl Grey. It’s satisfying, bold and smooth with a delicate vegetal taste from the base, and a natural citrus flavor from the bergamot. No sharpness, and it’s very comforting too. I really like it. I particularly liked that it wasn’t perfumey.

Flavors: Bergamot, Citrusy, Smooth, Vegetal

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175 °F / 79 °C 18 OZ / 532 ML

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Longtime casual tea drinker. In the past, mainly Matcha, Gyokuro, Sencha, Genmaicha… Etc. I like all teas: Green, oolong, black & pu’erh (prefer ripe over raw).

Chanoyu (for matcha prep) and Gongfu cha (for other types of tea) are the main ways I prepare my tea (Gaiwan, Yixing teapot, Kyusu). I drink all tea… Usually unflavored. This past year, I’ve tried many flavored now because of all of you lol. As long as there aren’t artificial sweeteners, it’s all good.

Favorite stores: TeaVivre, What-Cha, Mandala Tea, 52Teas, Whispering Pines, Bird & Blend, Yunnan sourcing, White2Tea, Lupicia.

The flavors I dislike: Artificial sweetener, lavender, violet, any strong floral-perfumey tea; cantaloupe, papaya, honeydew, rose, licorice, anise, jasmine, any mints, leather.

Favorite flavors: Citrus fruits (especially grapefruit & tangerines), granny smith apple, bananas, guava, mango, tamarind, watermelon, stonefruits, chocolate, caramel, vanilla, milk, cinnamon, creme, bread/pastry, nuts, toasted, roasted.

I generally don’t add anything to my teas unless they are flavored, then I may add a splash of milk.

As I explore, my ratings may shift. 90+ generally means I’ll keep it on my shelf.