The bergamot is stronger in this one than other Earl Greys. It’s definitely more interesting than other Greys due to the additional flavors coming through, like peach. The black tea flavors aren’t as prominent, due to the strength of the floral bouquet. Also, most of the tannins at the end of cup were masked by the bright flavors.
Overall, a pretty darn good Grey, especially for those that are looking for more blooming flavor in their tea.
I steeped this one for about 2.5 minutes to avoid potential bitterness, and it seemed to work. Even as a write this note, well after I’ve finished my cup, I taste only bergamot, with nothing to complain about.
Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C
2 min, 30 sec
