Apparently it’s been two years since I last drank one of these. It doesn’t feel like that long. Although I don’t seek these out anymore, there’s still something I find very calming and reassuring about a freshly brewed cup of Earl Grey. I think it’s the scent of the bergamot, although not all blends strike me in the same way. There’s something perfect about this one. Even though its bagged, it’s still the best straight EG I’ve tried (bar EG Cream blends, which totally had me at hello.)
Anyway, I gave this one 2.5 minutes in boiling water, no additions. It’s a lovely brisk black tea, with a slightly sharp lemon aftertaste. There’s a tiny hint of the floral about it, but that note is fleeting at best. I know it’s blasphemy to say it, but I generally prefer this one with just a splash of milk.
Drinking this today has reminded me how much I enjoy a good cup of Earl Grey, particularly when I’m feeling anxious, stressed or under the weather. I might actually consider keeping a small box of this around for such occasions, and that’s a revelation for me after nearly three years of drinking loose tea almost exclusively. This one’s a winner.
