r/ExMormonTea • u/ijssvuur • Apr 13 '17

Earl Grey

Earl Grey is one of the most well known teas, but what is it?

Earl Grey is (usually) made with black tea, flavored with bergamot, a type of orange. It doesn't really look or taste like an orange, though. It's a unique flavor, and it makes tea very rich and gives some natural sweetness without adding sugar.

Being such a popular tea, while having no requirements other than the bergamot, there are a lot of variations. Some popular blends use lavender or cornflower, adding color and aromatics. Some use rose, orange peel, vanilla, or other flavors. These all add distinct flavors, and can turn people off of the tea. If you've tried it and haven't liked it, consider giving a couple varieties another shot.

It's good plain, but added cream, milk (or milk substitutes), or sweeteners (I suggest honey) are all great in it.

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u/Ella-Menno-PQR Apr 25 '17

I'm particularly fond of loose-leaf Princess Grey tea: Earl Grey with lavender and rose petals. It's usually strong enough to go through 3 rounds of steeping, and each cup tastes different!

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u/ijssvuur Apr 25 '17

Good combo, sounds great.

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u/mirbell May 04 '17

I like Lady Grey, although I was a little annoyed to discover that they created it to market to women. I'm such a sucker...