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The Number One Earl Grey
Rare Earl Grey is the culmination of many years of blending to create the ultimate expression of a British classic.
Described by the Financial Times as the "number one Earl Grey" in the world.
NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVOURS
Real Italian Bergamot
Made from a blend of hand-crafted orthodox tea leaves and top quality bergamot (a natural cross between a bitter orange and a lemon), Rare Earl Grey is a traditional loose leaf tea using the natural citrus oil to subtly scent the tea rather than drown it in chemical flavours.
We do not add any blue cornflowers, which might look pretty but do not impart any flavour. We do not add any pieces of citrus skin to bulk up the weight of the tea.
This is an Earl Grey tea in its purest form.
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Rare Earl Grey
Several years ago, the Financial Times described two intrepid reporters who scoured London tea rooms looking for the perfect cup of Earl Grey. They selected Rare Tea’s Rare Earl Grey. I bought it then and over the years it has replaced other teas as our morning brew. Then Henrietta suggested brewing the tea twice. It works, but I prefer a nice bracing tea in the morning, so I use the tea leaves a second time but add a half-measure of fresh leaves each morning. I repeat this for three or four days, getting a full-bodied cup for half the dose each morning. When the strainer gets too full, I start over again. I can’t recommend Rare Early Grey enough. Try it if you haven’t. You won’t be disappointed.
Earl and the Grey
Question: What should be considered a true Earl Grey? Black tea as base with bergamot oil only harvested in Calabria? What then of the bergamot harvested in other areas? Or ones made with other bases like rooibos. A ponder. Dry Leaf Appearance: Broken, uniform leaf. Dark brown. Dry Leaf Aroma: Lovely bergamot. Filling my every nostril. It is a mix of camphor and citrus. Flavor: I'm at a little loss for words. It is good but not quite what I was expecting. Or maybe it is my palate. I just don't tend to fancy citrus and tea. There is something metallic about it. Not terribly noticeable but enough in the aftertaste that I don't think I would purchase this again. Granted I tend towards pure tea. I may not the best one to review a flavored tea. The base is woody and slightly sweet with a hint of cream. Don't base your buying experience off of my review alone. Truly I appreciate that this is a pure bergamot and not natural or artificial flavor which many only do. I also don't make lattes very often but this makes a fantastic London Fog!!!
A beautiful Earl Grey tea
This Earl Grey tea was a revelation. The bergamot flavour is subtle, delicate and delicious. Great as an afternoon tea break: brew your tea, sit in a comfy chair and take time to truly appreciate the aroma and flavour.
Love the tea
Love this earl grey tea
