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“Third try — this time, steeped just over 3 minutes and, as I think LiberTEAS commented after my first tasting note, at about 3 minutes the bitterness seems to appear. It’s nowhere near the first...” Read full tasting note
“This was another goodie from LiberTEAS!!! This is a lot like a few Lady Grey’s I have had… a lighter version of an Earl Grey…not as harsh on the bergamot or floral tastes, ya know!? This is nice –...” Read full tasting note
“The dry leaf does smell amazing. It smells more like orange than bergamot (which I know is actually an orange, but you know what I mean, right?) The brewed liquor loses some of that aroma, which...” Read full tasting note
This blend was created to honor Lord John Grey, a favorite literary character from Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series. A classic combination that brightens any day. Our artisan Earl Grey blend is highlighted by bright and lively black tea from Sri Lanka, a hint of orange, and blue cornflowers. The aroma of this tea is stunning and carries a lovely charm about it. We especially enjoy this tea slightly sweetened and with a good book. Here’s to you Lord John!
Ingredients: ceylon black tea, oil of bergamot, citrus peels & blue cornflower petals
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Third try — this time, steeped just over 3 minutes and, as I think LiberTEAS commented after my first tasting note, at about 3 minutes the bitterness seems to appear. It’s nowhere near the first steeping I noted, which was a little over 4 minutes So the ideal seems to be just under or at 3 minutes. I’m still not sure I’d re-order, though.
The dry leaf does smell amazing. It smells more like orange than bergamot (which I know is actually an orange, but you know what I mean, right?)
The brewed liquor loses some of that aroma, which saddens me a bit because I really love the smell of the leaf.
The flavor is quite different from Earl Grey. The bergamot is altered by the addition of the orange, and this becomes a fruit flavored black tea as opposed to an Earl Grey (I guess that’s why they call this John Grey instead of Earl, eh?) There is also a faint bitterness that tastes rather odd when this tea is unsweetened – this one is so much better with a sprinkling of sugar or a drizzle of agave or honey… I chose agave.
It’s ok… not great… but not terrible either.
This tea company is not far from where I live. I have to put it on my “must visit” list.
Wouldn’t it be fun to visit!