Victorian London Fog

I love Earl Grey and my favorite is Earl Grey Supreme from Harney & Sons, this is a different taste with the cream and lavender, but just as good! I very much enjoyed the creaminess of the tea. My husband loves this one, very similar to Earl Grey Moonlight from Adiago.

Usually after getting breakfast, I’ll brew a few cups of black tea as an alternative to coffee. In the past, I’d opt for either Paris from H&S, or this one lapsang souchong blend from Adagio. This one is quickly becoming one of my favorites, though! I’m HUGE on floral flavors, but sometimes they can get a little overpowering. Steeping this tea right will keep the lavender in check, and bring out the vanilla flavors! I’ve only brought this one maybe a week or so ago and I feel as though I already need a refill.

For my last breakfast cup of 2019 is this blend. Its just a nice, relaxing one, earthy and a bit sweet, and lovely on a cold morning.
I cannot believe the year is gone. What happened?

At work, and with adjusted expectation about the creaminess this was a very enjoyable cup. I can see myself easily going through this tin.

The description of this sounded pretty intriguing, so though I already have H&S Earl Grey Supreme established here as my house earl grey, I sprang for a tin during the black friday sale.
How do the two compare?
1. I think Earl Grey Supreme is still technically the better tea. Something about it just tastes higher quality.
2. The Victorian London Fog is noticeably finicky to make. If you set a timer, you’ll be fine, but I have a bad habit of wandering off like a space cadet, and I appreciate teas that can be a little more forgiving.
3. Having said that all that, when it turns out right, the London Fog is really delightful. The light vanilla and lavender notes are a delicious accent to the earl grey. And there is a bit of nice cream flavor too.
I don’t think this tea is going to supplant the Earl Grey Supreme any time soon, but it’s well worth trying. And really when you think about it, there’s nothing wrong with keeping a back-up earl grey around ;)