Drank this tea with a little spoonful of my own homemade caramel (with a touch of cinnamon) for a little extra richness. Only added after enjoying a few sips on their own first, of course. Even though a teacup of Earl Grey is rarely the first tea I’m going to reach for, I do deeply enjoying trying all of many variations on this classic profile, and Bird & Blend certainly has a lot of fun ones. Plus, I certainly have a sweet tooth, so caramel immediately caught my eye.
I was skeptical about the cardamom in the blend, and it took a taste or two for me to really get on board with it. But I’m starting to see how the very fragrant, warming spice notes with their citrusy undertones are actually really good at marrying the buttery caramel and bold bergamot together. The final piece in a smaller puzzle of flavours. I could personally use more caramel and a bit of a thicker mouthfeel, but I think that’s just me being greedy as someone who adores anything toffee-like but is a bit more passive towards bergamot’s more heady citrus notes…
Tea Photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKkuZ-vSJuV/
Song Pairing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbkLFwOmPBk&ab_channel=Coco