I've been craving Earl Grey lately, which is strange because I was never really into it before but it's become a regular part of my tea routine. It's also a bit difficult finding a good earl grey; something that is strong enough to add milk to but not going into the soapy tasting category. This particular Earl Grey was pretty cheap (50 grams for 2-something with the sale price) and the hint of vanilla sounded interesting.
Outsides: Black tea with bergamont, vanilla and blue flowers. I have to say, this stuff smells DIVINE! Citrusy and spicy and sweet! I brewed a tablespoon and a half in near boiling water for 4 minutes. The tea is actually lighter than I expected but is that nice Ceylon color with brownish gold tones and smells sweet, spicy and citrusy.
Insides: First off, this is too strong for me so I had to add a bit of sugar and milk. Second off, this is probably the most perfect cup of Earl Grey I have ever had. The base black tea is very flavorful with little bitterness and a smooth body. The amount of bergamont makes this tea slightly spicy and slightly citrusy, with a floral undertone here or there, but the thing that really makes this special is the vanilla, which transforms this into a relatively low calorie desert. It's warm and fresh and uplifting and I am definately buying more of it before this sale ends. Oh, it's good cold too although I added sugar to mine.
Overall: I love it. Seal of approval indeed.
My Rating: Buy it!
Zen Tea is a Canadian online tea vendor that specializes in mid to high quality tea.
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