Reviewer: Alex Zorach
✓ 1452 teas reviewed
✓ 43 of Earl Grey Tea
✓ 109 of Flavored Black Tea
✓ 36 of Twinings
✓ 168 from ?????
Review of Earl Grey
November 28th, 2009
| Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
| 4 of 10 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 47 of 100 |
| Mediocre | Mediocre | Reasonable |
I've had this both loose and in teabags, and while it's definitely a lot better loose, it still tastes more or less like the same tea. I've always found Twinings' rendition of Earl Grey to be one of the more muted ones...both in the black tea and the bergamot. It has less bite than I'd expect, and is a bit more mellow. I prefer Earl Grey with more bergamot and with more kick overall.
Although I think Twinings tends to do British-style teas fairly well, if I'm going to drink one of their black teas, I'd go with their Ceylon: it's a bit bolder, stronger, and more complex than this one. Among the brands available in most stores, if I want an Earl Grey, I would prefer Numi's Aged Earl Grey...it's pricier than this one, but offers a stronger flavor that I like.
