Strong Earl Grey

Name: Strong Earl Grey
Brand: Shanti Tea
SKU: 988
Price: 4.95 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.62 (21 reviews)

A full strength black tea and bergamot blend, great for london fogs.

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Strong Earl Grey

Earl Grey is one of the most recognized flavored teas in the world. This quintessentially British tea has a strong black tea base flavored with oil from the rind of bergamot orange, a citrus fruit with the appearance and flavor somewhere between an orange and a lemon with a little grapefruit and lime thrown in. One of the most famous and appreciated compositions in the world.

Earl Gray tea owes its unique taste and aroma to bergamot oil. The name bergamot was introduced by the Turks, who described it as the fruit of the Prince's Pear, cultivated in the Mediterranean, similar in shape to citrus fruit, with a thick, fleshy skin. The aromatic oil is pressed from this skin, which is added to, among others, Earl Gray tea. Earl Gray tea is presumably attributed to the shipment of tea from Far East. During the long journey, the tea leaves were protected with bergamot oil, placed in the transport hatches to protect the cargo against the effects of mold and a strong smell of fish.

Our Strong Earl Grey has a strong black tea base which creates an infusion especially well suited for london fogs or for those seeking a strong morning tea with a delectable aroma.

Ingredients

Black tea (Camelia Sinensis)*, orange peel*, safflower, natural essences (*organic)

Specifications

	Serving Size: 2.5g /cup
	Steeping Temp: 100°C
	Steeping Time: 2 to 5 mins.
	Origin: India
	Caffeine: High

	Certification: Organic
	Grade or Quality: GBOP
	Aroma: bergamot
	Infusion Aroma: strong bergamot
	Infusion Color: Amber
	Infusion Strength: Strong

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Todd

This tea sounded so promising from the description, , a strong black tea with real bergamot essence/oil, the best of both worlds.
And when it arrived, I could see what looks like actual bergamot orange rind pieces amongst the dark tea leaves, so far, so good.
It was disappointing then that when I brewed a pot, I found that it is neither a particularly strong black tea, nor does it have that classic fragrance and subtle flavour of real bergamot.
I have tried different amounts of tea and differing lengths of steeping, but none of my adjustments have produced the classic Earl Grey tea I had hoped for.
I do recognize that tea crops can change from year to year, and I have seen other sellers indicting their Earl Grey may be different than you are used to, so perhaps that is also the case here?
I know Shanti have other quality tea offerings, in fact their Wuyi Rock is one of the best available here in Canada, and I have tried others.
Hopefully adjustments can be made and Earl Grey will meet expectations in the future.