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Earl Grey Tea No. 42 (bagged) from Harrods HERITAGE

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83/100

Earl Grey Tea No. 42 (bagged)

Black Tea by Harrods HERITAGE

The distinctive taste of Earl Grey has long been a favourite of discerning tea drinkers. This exceptional blend draws on two centuries of English tradition to ensure the perfect experience – following the original method of preparation, select teas are lightly scented with oil of bergamot. Each sip is smooth and distinct against a background of sunny southern citrus.

3 Tasting Notes

Terri HarpLady

Here is another tea from the book club tea trade, this one coming from Three Whales. Thanks!
It’s snowing in St. Louis, but it’s not cold enough to stick. I love watching the snow fall, & I don’t mind that it’s not sticking, not one bit! That makes it easier for me to move my Harp, although I actually don’t have another gig until Saturday night. So I’m sipping tea & alternating between students, desk work, & a few other things.

I suddenly have several earl greys to sample, & this is one of them. I’m not really all that good at comparing the flavors & nuances of teas. I’ve tried, & although I can taste differences, I can’t always find the words to describe those differences. So for the most part, I’d rather just enjoy each cup as it stands alone, & not try to decide which one I like more.

Having said that, this is a nice Earl Grey too!
This one also doesn’t have a strong bergamot presence. It is there, but not in your face.
The black tea base is very smooth, & there is a very buttery quality to the cup, & an almost caramel like flavor. Perfect for sipping while I watch the snow fall.

threewhales
77

The balance of tea to bergamont is spot on. Holds up very well to milk and sugar. Would make a nice breakfast tea. I don’t normally think of EG for breakfast, but this one is bolder and would pair nicely with a hearty breakfast.

Poppy
95

I’ve tried many Earl Grey teas. This is simply my favorite. The tea is strong even when adding milk and sugar. I can easily have two – three cups of this per day.