Blue Flower Earl Grey
Last Updated: Jan. 15, 2014
↑About Blue Flower Earl Grey
Blue flower Earl Grey or blue Earl Grey are two of many names for a common variant of Earl Grey tea which has been blended with blue flowers.Typically, the flowers are included mainly to add color to the loose leaf. Although they do impart a flavor and aroma of their own, their influence on taste is not usually noticeable because it is overpowered by the potent scent and flavor of the bergamot and black tea, both of which tend to be dominating ingredients in any blend.
Sometimes these blends of teas also contain other flavorings besides bergamot; other times they are more similar to a standard Earl Grey. Because the addition of flowers is primarily visual, these blends are also likely to include citrus peel, also for visual reasons.
Types of flowers used
A wide variety of flowers can be used in this type of blend. Three of the most common flowers used are cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), or blue mallow (Malva). Less commonly used in commercial blends, but more widely available for people making such a blend in their homes, the chicory flower is another edible blue flower that can be used in this blend.The cornflower, pictured right, is sometimes consumed as an herbal tea in its own right, usually for medicinal purposes. This species is a common weed in some areas, and is also cultivated as a garden specimen, but has become endangered in in the UK, and is protected there[1] as well as in Ireland[2]. Its decline is primarily due to the intensification of commercial agriculture, including increased use of herbicides and fertilizers, destruction of field edges, and use of marginal land for pasture[2].
References
1. Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), Arkive.org, Retrieved January 15, 2014.
2. Centaurea cyanus, "Cornflower", Seedaholic.com, Retrieved January 15, 2014.
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Style: Blue Flower Earl Grey – Region: BlendDec. 25th, 2020
Half-litre pot at home, made from a sample included in the tea company's Advent Tea Calendar (2020) and consisting of fine leaves of black tea and cornflower blossom, all sprinkled with bergamot oil flavour. Pours clear amber (against white china) with no sediment. Clear aroma of black tea, with hints of bergamot oil. ...
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Style: Blue Flower Earl Grey – Region: BlendApr. 30th, 2020
I was blown away by this when I first tried it, but a little less so now. Btw it has a slight name and number change: it is now Blue Flower Earl Grey, NT16. The use of flowers and flavoring adds a unique and refreshing twist to the Earl Grey model. The base tea is fairly light, and I think they have reduced the inte...
Read Full ReviewAs far as breakfast teas go, I've always been a fan of Earl Grey. That said, I do have my favorites and many companies don't seem to do Earl Grey justice. While this isn't my favorite, it is an excellent option. It's smooth but with a smoky/sweet flavor, not unexpected from a Darjeeling tea. This particular tea gets al...
Read Full ReviewEarl Grey Bravo from Adagio Teas
Style: Blue Flower Earl Grey – Region: Sri Lanka / CeylonJan. 11th, 2018
Firstly, this tea is extremely citrusy and I try to blend it with some Ceylon(the base tea for this earl grey.) to make it less so. It tastes just like your average earl grey. And has a slight maltiness to it. It is very cheap though, which is always great. I only steeped this tea once and any other steeps seemed quite...
Read Full ReviewThis is what Earl Grey should aspire to be. Good, strong bergamot which many other Earl Greys lack. This is one of my staples.
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