Mrs. Grey's Blend

I had a note written, but then I clicked on “suggest a flavour” and it 1) didn’t open in a new window, and 2) lost my note.

Thank you, wheezybee, for sharing it with me. I appreciate it a lot. Not a favourite, not too different, but nice to try.

This was one of the samples provided for my Battle of the Earl Greys project, and it made for a fun morning of sharing the kitchen with my husband!

The dry aroma was definitely my favorite part – you can definitely pick out the elements of the traditional Earl Grey flavor profile, with its rich black blend of teas and the spicy punch of bergamot oil. The orange and lemon peels added their own layers to the wonderful smell, although they did not translate as overtly into the steeped tea.

It actually tasted more like a straightforward Earl Grey than a variation blend, and I think I’ll wait until I have some fresh lemon on hand to brew the rest of this up. The cold version had just enough of a citrus kick to make you crave more, and I think an iced cup with some floating lemon would be absolutely delightful!

You can read my full review at:
http://wordsabouttea.blogspot.com/2013/07/mrs-greys-blend-by-simpson-vail.html

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Another swap sample from miss Gabby! ❤

This flavor profile is my favorite sort of Earl Grey, one with extra citrusy goodness mixed in! However, I will say I’m not actually tasting a whole lot of the orange and lemon here? And maybe that’s because it’s added via citrus peel, and not any flavoring or oil. It’s a perfectly tasty Earl Grey, the bergamot is present but not over-the-top, and the base tea is flavorful but fairly smooth. I just wish I was tasting more of that orange and lemon peel…

Hi Steepster. I haven’t been here in years (3 years as a matter of fact, how time flies) but I just popped in to recommend this tea. I am not a fan of the classic Earl Grey because I find the bergamot is usually overpowering and kind of bitter in the finish. This has a very light touch of bergamot and has more the flavor of an orange, not so much lemon. Drinking this with Silk soy milk and a touch of stevia. It is quite delicious and refreshing. Reminds me a bit of a Terry’s chocolate orange. I got a sample bag, but think I’ll need to order a tin once this is gone.