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Earl Grey from Grace Tea Company

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74/100

Earl Grey

Black Tea by Grace Tea Company

The original formula for Earl Grey was probably a blend of several China black teas. Over the years, however, Indian and other teas entered the formula, but the common denominator of the many blends that followed was oil of bergamot, which imparts an orange-like flavor. The Grace mixture combines rare and costly ingredients to achieve a bright, yet full-bodied, tea with distinctive aromatic overtones, not overpowering as some, but a delicately flavored tea with a lovely fragrance.

4 Tasting Notes

steepster_
88

A little lighter on the bergamont than others, so if you like a good Earl Gray but not a whole lot of bergamont, this is for you! But still Grace quality!

Jason
25

The leaves are fairly small and twisted. Mostly bits of leaves, but some larger leaves as well. I’m getting the astringency on the nose and in the liquor. Added a splash of milk but still has a slightly chemical tone hidden beneath. Not the greatest standard black for my tastes.

Jack
Jack 2 tasting notes

Steeped for 5 minutes.

4 1/2 minutes. The only thing I don’t like about this is the astringent smell of the dry leaves. I think it’s common when you have a lot of bergamot in one place though. Once the leaves are in the cup with water, it’s totally fine.

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