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Stumbled upon this unusual blend in my quest for the ideal rose tea. Drinkable—more fancy than yummy if you ask me. Completely herbal and thus caffeine-free, but I’m not sold on the inclusion of stevia leaf; I’d rather sweeten it myself and risk any bitterness. The search continues, but it was worth a try!

Didn’t mean to grab the decaf version, but it’s turned out all right. The lemon scent and flavor are very bright—in fact, the tea doesn’t really stand up to it, unlike a standard Earl Grey. I’m running low on it, so clearly that’s not a big deal to me.

Nice, mild white tea. HUGE tea leaves!

Love it. I hate the caffeine haunting every decision to consume Earl Grey, but this usual blend has all the bergamot you could ask for, and I love the mild sweetness of the rooibos underneath. Milk and sugar are welcome but not required.

I love white tea, I love Earl Grey, and Harney & Sons is usually one of my go-two brands, but somehow this blend is not my jam. The tea is too light and the aroma overpowers the cup. It reminds me of bitter almond.

Pretty good! A fruit tea that avoids orangey flavors altogether and leans in the direction of pineapple. Lipton black and green teas don’t hold a candle to more artisanal varieties, but their fruit blends are surprisingly appealing.

I don’t usually enjoy orange peel in tea, but this grapefruit cocktail is the exception. Sadly, I’ve never seen it for sale in the US.

Rather special. Bold and full-bodied but not sharp.

Quite serviceable for something that’s not looseleaf—a long shot better than Twinnings. Strong enough to stand up to all the milk and sweetener you could wish for.

I quite like this black/green blend, but I’m not sure about approaching it as an Earl Grey. The vanilla adds a nice aroma, but it’s not at all creamy. Still making up my mind whether I prefer the blend from Upton or Tealuxe.