This is a fine Earl Grey that leans heavily on the quality of its black tea and doesn’t rely too heavily on the bergamot to add flavor. The one downside of this tea is that it is very sensitive to steeping time and temperature. Steep it too hot or too long and you’ll be drinking the dregs of a very bitter cup . Steep it just right (4 minutes at 190 degrees) and this is a fantastic drink. The bergamot is very subtle, so this will likely not be your cuppa if you’re a fan of Stash’s double bergamot or other heavily flavored teas. If you don’t mind an Earl Grey that has more in common with an English Breakfast than some of the more flowery and fruity varieties of Earl Grey, you’ll likely enjoy this one quite a bit.
Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C
4 min, 0 sec
