Earl Grey

Tea type
Black Tea
Ingredients
Natural Bergamot Oil, Thai Black Tea, Yunnan Dian Hong
Flavors
Bergamot, Fig, Tea, Jasmine, Orange, Caramel, Creamy, Earl Grey, Lavender, Citrus, Tannic, Cocoa, Ginger, Honey, Malt, Toast
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Loose Leaf, Sachet
Caffeine
High
Certification
Fair Trade, Organic
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Average preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 4 min, 0 sec 5 g 14 oz / 414 ml

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  • “Okay, okay, I know I’m doing The Final Sipdown to try to clean out my tea pantry. So it goes a bit against that goal that I picked up a new tea while out grocery shopping yesterday (me and half...” Read full tasting note
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  • “An old friend. This stuff gets better and better each time I drink it. The bergamot is strong and I’m learning to love that. I feel like bergamot is another addiction for me within the world of...” Read full tasting note
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  • “Loving all the EG that I have trying lately :D This one smells delicious, strong bergamot note. It’s funny since a few weeks ago I didn’t know what bergamot tasted like and now I love it. The...” Read full tasting note
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  • “This is the first loose leaf I’ve had in a long time. That’s kind of depressing! Anyway, we went to a coffee shop in downtown Charleston for breakfast this morning and they had a handful of loose...” Read full tasting note
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From Rishi Tea

A British tea classic, Earl Grey is the most widely enjoyed black tea blend in the world. Earl Grey dates back to the nineteenth century tea trade when Charles Grey, the 2nd Earl Grey, was presented with a gift of Taitaicha—tea scented with citrus blossoms—during his travels in Canton. After Grey returned home, his namesake tea became wildly popular when the tea salons of Europe infused black teas with the essence of the bergamot citrus fruit that grows in Reggio Di’ Calabria, Italy. Our organic Earl Grey combines robust and fruity Thai black tea with mellow, caramel sweet Yunnan Dian Hong. This original blend perfectly complements the floral high notes of geranium and rose found in our first-pressing bergamot essential oil.

ORIGIN:
Rishi Herb Lab

TASTING NOTES:
Smooth and lively with the unique citrusy, floral aroma of bergamot oranges

INGREDIENTS:
Organic black tea, essential bergamot oil.

PREPARATION:
Leaf Amount:
9 grams | 1.5 tbsp

Water Amount:
12 ounces

Water Temperature:
200°F

Steep Time:
4 minutes

About Rishi Tea View company

Rishi Tea specializes in sourcing the most rarefied teas and botanical ingredients from exotic origins around the globe. This forms a palette from which we craft original blends inspired by equal parts ancient herbal wisdom and modern culinary innovation. Discover new tastes and join us on our journey to leave ‘No Leaf Unturned’.

56 Tasting Notes

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48 tasting notes

I got this EG from my Earl Grey Galore from LiberTEAS. The smell of bergamot is quite strong, smells natural as far as my nostrils told me. First I drank it straight to perceive the taste of the black tea, was ok, not as bold as I usually like but quite nice. Then I added a tbsp of honey & was yummy. The bergamot flavor {not as strong as the scent} remains ‘til the end of the last sip. I’ll definitely buy it.

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 0 sec

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39 tasting notes

This tea, not oddly enough, is straight-up Earl Grey. Nothing special, nothing not special. Recommended to drink on cold, sleepy mornings.

I only steeped for 3 minutes as opposed to the recommended 4 minutes. Not too strong, and not bitter as a result.

Preparation
Boiling 3 min, 0 sec

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33 tasting notes

OK, so I haven’t had too much experience with Earl Grey (I’ve had some whole food store’s tea and a decent stock from Metropolitan Tea Company), but I noticed the initial aroma of this was quite different than what I’m used to. I’m not sure how to describe it, as the bergamot oil is very potent, but it smelled more natural than the others I’ve had. I don’t know…I can’t put my finger on it. It wasn’t as appealing at first because it wasn’t what I was used to, but I haven’t been disappointed by Rishi yet, so I figured “what the heck.”

I wasn’t very much impressed with the initial brew. I don’t remember exactly, but I think it was a bit strong and bitter. I wasn’t going to give up that easily, though, and decided to make another pot fresh. Again, it was piping hot and a bit bitter, so I left the cup for a little while. I came back to it maybe 15-20minutes later, and it was PERFECT. I don’t really know how to describe what happened, but it was a lot smoother and enjoyable to drink after the heat dissipated and things mellowed out. No signs of bitterness, and the bergamot was lovely. Wouldn’t drink this tea if I was in a rush, but if you have a little time to let things mellow out, it is rather enjoyable.

Preparation
Boiling 2 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 24 OZ / 709 ML

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16 tasting notes

Very nice tea, nice nose. Slight tannic aftertaste, but not bad.

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 0 sec

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When I first discovered Rishi several years back this was the first tea that I tried and if I’m out and about and want some tea this is often my choice (most of our coffee shops sell Rishi since they’re local). This certainly isn’t your grocery store EG, this one is bold and hits you in the face with the smell alone and I absolutely love it. I am a huge EG fan and this is probably one of my favorites, it’s one of the few teas that you will almost always find in my massive tea cabinet. There aren’t many teas that get that distinction, I like variety to much.

I do find that when I prepare this that I tend to keep towards the lower side of the suggested time (3 rather than 5 minutes), otherwise this tea tends to get quite strong. I’m all for a strong cup of tea, but with many Rishi varieties they tend to edge towards over strong if I’m not careful.

If you find this one isn’t to your liking try adding a splash of milk, it really mellows out the flavor and makes for an even tastier tea.

Preparation
Boiling 3 min, 0 sec

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19 tasting notes

With my first sip, I got a nasty mouthful of bergamot. (It was a sample and I suspect it might have been a little old. Maybe the stale bergamot was stronger) But, the tea really mellowed out after and at the last sip, I was craving more. Strongly flavored.

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 15 sec

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429 tasting notes

I bought this at my local health foods store for only 2.05 per ounce. I like this Earl Grey. It has a classic taste and I think it tastes best with 1/2 tsp raw cane sugar. I like Twinings better, but I will buy this again.

Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec

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2 tasting notes

One of the best Earl Grey teas I have tried to date. Definitely a more bold and less flowery variety. This will wake you up and take you through your day like an old friend.

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32 tasting notes

Had a cup of this to wake me up this morning. Very little of it left in the can, but that’s okay because I have plenty of new teas to try.

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 0 sec

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135 tasting notes

Really like this tea! It’s not showy, but it is what I expect from Earl Grey. Perhaps a bit more bergamot? I am drinking this every morning now, competing with my husband.

Flavors: Bergamot

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