In the past I have resisted Earl Grey teas with added flavors. I dunno—it seemed like cheating, somehow. After all, Earl Grey itself is such a classic, such a wonderful taste in and of itself, that adding another flavor to it seemed almost…sacrilegious! Well, I have changed my mind.
I shall have to review this again, and soon, because I have added sugar to this from the get-go, which is not a truly fair and objective review of the tea on its own merits. But with the vanilla in its makeup, it’s a dessert tea, and called out for sugar!
I liked it enough when hot that it occurred to me to make a double batch and chill it—and it’s a terrific iced tea for this hot July weather. I do recommend it both hot, and chilled.
We’ll see how I like it when I don’t automatically add the sugar! But for now—enjoy it, friends!
Flavors: Earl Grey, Vanilla