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I received this as a sample with an order in the fall, and since I’m not a big flavored tea drinker, have left it unmolested in my tea cabinet until this morning. Why this morning? Who knows. Perhaps just because it’s not Friday, and I needed a bit of extra sunshine because, hey, Tuesday. :)

The dry dark twisty leaves are gently scented with an almost orange blossom fragrance. After steeping for the recommended 3 minutes, The fragrance of bergamot was almost unnoticeable to me…but the first sip brought the bergamot again. The base of this tea is very smooth and delicate…a perfect dance partner for the light bergamot that floats in the profile notes of light malt. This is a medium bodied Earl Grey that has little astringency and a lovely mouthfeel. A genteel and refined tea for a leisure afternoon with a great book, a cat and a packet of butter cookies. (A grand compliment, to be sure!)