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Chocolate Earl Grey (TE13) from Upton Tea Imports

Auggy drank Chocolate Earl Grey (TE13) by Upton Tea Imports

This tea confuses me. The name is “Chocolate Earl Grey” but the chocolate bit is more strong hints of chocolate or cocoa flavor (not an actual chocolate taste) and the Earl Grey bit is more of a hint of fresh citrus lightness (instead of noticeably bergamot).

I’ll admit, I was hoping for something a bit more like a chocolate orange. So the fact that this tea is mild tasting with notes of chocolate and bergamot instead of the actual taste of chocolate and bergamot left me feeling a bit confused. That being said, I managed to drink my cup pretty quickly – it was sweet, smooth and had a very nice flavor. Just totally not the flavor I was expecting. For that reason, I’m leaving this one unrated for now. I need to have a cup of it without blatantly incorrect expectations clouding my experience.

2010-09-24 10:53:34 -0400

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4 min 0 sec

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RachanaC (Rachel)-iHeartTeas 2010-09-24 11:13:36 -0400

I LOVE this one, I need to get more soon.

Auggy 2010-09-24 11:26:11 -0400

I think I really am going to like it because I drank it fast – always a sign of a good tea. But it wasn’t what I was expecting/hoping for so that threw me. I’ll have to have it again soon KNOWING what it will taste like and then I’ll be able to figure how much I like it. If that makes sense.

RachanaC (Rachel)-iHeartTeas 2010-09-24 13:20:38 -0400

Totally makes sense.

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I’ve decided to brave the slowness that is Steepster because I miss seeing all the good teas folks on here discover! Sometimes my notices for PMs and such have been questionable. Email me at your own risk at aug3zimm at gmail dot com.

1 – 10 – Bleck. Didn’t finish the cup.
11 – 25 – Drinkable. But don’t punish me by making me have it again.
26 – 40 – Meh. Most likely will see if the husband likes it iced.
41 – 60 – Okayish. Maybe one day I’ll kill off what I have in my pantry.
61 – 75 – Decent. I might pick some up if I needed tea.
76 – 85 – Nice. I’d probably buy but wouldn’t hunt it down.
86 – 100 – Yum! I will hunt down the vendor to get this tea!

Not that anyone but me particularly cares, but there it is.