Thanks to Tealated for this free sample!
I’m generally a fan of Earl Grey, though most of the ones I’ve tried fall within the “like it” and not “love it” range. The mixed reviews on this one were a little daunting, but I have to form my own opinion first, right?
The dry blend consists of black tea, blue petals, and some small, seed-like bits which were not listed in the ingredients. The tea smelled like bergamot—nothing strange or unexpected, and not overly strong. Once brewed, the tea reveals a rich, creamy vanilla aroma. The creamy notes are the highlight of the flavor as well, making for a nicely smooth profile, with just a hint of sweet from the vanilla. The bergamot is gently aromatic, and lingers on the finish, not too sharp and balanced just right. The one weakness of this blend may be the tea base, which is fairly average and has a little bit of bitterness with longer brew time, but this is mostly smoothed out by the creamy quality of the tea. Overall, it’s pretty unique as far as Earl Greys go, and quite enjoyable in the morning. I’m glad I gave it a try!
