Earl Grey - What's your favorite?

[petr]

Looking for a new bag. I am exploring some new teas and want to find my favorite earl grey in a new twist. Any favorites out there?

I have been using Bellocq for two years now; outstanding teas truly, but it's time to try new variations.

I love that orange bright flavor with quality leaves.

 

[Badgerstate36]

Ive always been a fan of Twinings. I mean, whats better than a British Earl Grey tea?

 

[fast shaver]

Twinings 100% pure Black Tea..!

 

[rbscebu]

I find most Earl Grey teas rather insipid. My favorite tea is Australian Bushells Blue Lable. This is not readily obtainable outside of Australia so I buy about 2kg each year when I visit Australia.

 

[lak611]

I like Twinings the best.

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[FoolishMortal]

Tea Source White Tip Earl Grey is fantastic.

 

[galopede]

Anyone tried Twynings Lady Grey? A bit fruitier than the Earl Grey. Very nice.

Actually I prefer the Waitrose supermarket's own brand version of it, Marquess Grey, though I doubt you'd find that over the pond!

Gareth

 

[Mick]

So far Twinings is #1 for me as far as Earl Grey.

 

[Badgerstate36]

Anyone tried Twynings Lady Grey? A bit fruitier than the Earl Grey. Very nice.

Actually I prefer the Waitrose supermarket's own brand version of it, Marquess Grey, though I doubt you'd find that over the pond!

Gareth

Ive tried it but its too fruity for me. I started drinking tea with green tea, so Im used to stuff that is more bitter. I like Earl Grey but Lady Grey is a step too far for me.

 

[Mempho]

Upton Tea Import's Extra Bergamot English Earl Grey is my first choice at home. The Wall Street Journal voted it number one a few years back. Very strong on bergamot, which I like.

Extra Bergamot English Earl Grey | Upton Tea Imports - https://www.uptontea.com/earl-grey-tea/earl-grey-loose-leaf-black-tea/p/V00162/#V00162

When traveling, I take Twinings Earl Grey bags, so another vote for this popular brand.

 

[pault]

I cater to black assam tea, as It can stand up to a dollop of 1/2/ 1/2.
Earl grey is ok, once and a while.

 

[TexLaw]

I love the Earl Grey Imperior from TeaGschwendner. It's a darjeeling with true bergamot oil. I've not found its equal.

 

[carrda04]

Tea Source White Tip Earl Grey is fantastic.

I live in the land of TeaSource, and I recommend giving this a go. A lot of restaurants sell in in the MSP area but don't appreciate how subtle it is compared to your average store bought early grey (due to the white tips). Definitely need to brew it up a tad stronger.

 

[carrda04]

Anyone tried Twynings Lady Grey? A bit fruitier than the Earl Grey. Very nice.

Actually I prefer the Waitrose supermarket's own brand version of it, Marquess Grey, though I doubt you'd find that over the pond!

Gareth

Twining's Lady Grey was the first tea that got me hooked, many years ago. I don't consider it "fruity" as much as citrusy (parsing, I know). I don't like teas with added fruit flavors that are not bergamot or lemon, and this one fits the bill for me. If you have tried it and mostly like it, I'd suggest trying a slightly different form, as they all have their own profiles: tea bags, loose leaf in a can, loose in a big European box.

 

[Champion of Capua]

Harney and Sons - Paris.
Not sure it’s a true Earl Grey, but it’s in the ballpark

 

[carrda04]

Along with TeaSource, Minneapolis has an incredible tea shop called La Societe du The. Although they don't have an online shop, they do a high volume of phone orders across the country. Give them a call and ask for the Imperial Earl Grey and Earl Grey Lavande. You'll like one or both a lot. The imperial is made with a much higher grade black tea than you'll find in your average earl grey.

La Société du Thé – Marchands de Thé

www.la-societe-du-the.com

 

[BigFoot]

This place in Grapevine TX has a Lady Grey with cream to die for. It is loose leaf though.

 

[David]

Twinings earl gray is all I drink.

 

[musicman1951]

I've been drinking tea from Adagio teas and some interesting samples from Vahdam, but my taste doesn't lean toward earl gray.

But it's the only tea my wife drinks and she prefers Taylors of Harrogate.

 

[Doc4]

Twinings is what I grew up with so it has a certain special appeal for me even though there’s doubtless better ones out there.