People who drink tea and those who don't probably know of the name Earl Grey. It's one of the most famous teas in the world. Earl Grey is black tea that is blended with the oil from the rind of the Bergamot Orange. The tea is named after the 2nd Earl Grey, British Prime Minister. You can search Google for that name and find pictures of him.
Name: Earl Grey
Type: Black, Organic Bergamot Oil
Company/Purchased: Trader Joes
Comments: I'm a very picky Earl Grey drinker. If its too bitter I can't drink it but if there is too much Bergamot it reminds me the smell of sterile hospitals. This one is a pretty good blend of both, though its a bit on the bitter side.
Company: Bigelow
Purchased: Cub Foods (i think...)
Comments: Needs no longer then three minutes for it's full flavor.
Type: Black, Fruit oil,
Company: Twinings
Purchased: Free tea bag from Marriott Hotel
Comments: Typical hotel tea taste. Nothing too special to be honest. Would taste good with a bit of milk.
Company/Purchased : World Market
Comments: One of my favorite Earl Grey teas. Has a wonderful flavor and is not too bitter. Perfect balance. Steep till 5 mins but not past 8 mins.
Name: Aged Earl Grey
Type: Italian Bergamot, Black
- No oil in this one. Actully this is quite interesting; read here: http://victorallens-coffee.stores.yahoo.net/numteaagearg.html
Company: Numi
Purchased: TJMaxx
Comments: The World Market brand was good but then I tried this one and thought I went to Earl Grey heaven. The smell is amazing, the taste is amazing. I need to get more!
Got anymore for me to try out? Let me know!
Earl Gray is probably the most popular scented or flavored tea in the world.
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