Caffe Nero Earl Grey Review

Type: Tea Bag

Where: Resturant

How: Mug

Caffe Nero’s exclusive blend of Earl Grey is a solid brew. While suffering from the too common 1000 degree serving temperature many chain cafes serve their tea at it is enjoyable once cooled down. It’s an everyday type blend with the right hint of bergamot and no surprise tastes that leaves a nice taste in your mouth wanting more. Blend gives off quite a nice bergamot aroma which you can smell more than you can taste. Recommended for a long term stay in the cafe enjoying the free wifi huddled next to the power outlet and avoiding eye contact with employees who know how long you’ve been sitting there.

Mighty Leaf tea Organic Earl Grey Review

Mighty Leaf Teas Organic Earl Grey starts it off right with a really nice smell out of the bag by giving off a really inviting fluffy bergamot aroma that makes you watch the clock while it seeps for 4 minutes. It's has a pretty smooth taste and would say it's a bit on the the lighter side. You don't get the brunt of a black tea like other earl greys which is nice but would probably want a bit more of that to make it an everyday kind of tea.  I would say not a first thing in the morning kind of variety but maybe second cup of the day.  It's certified organic which is always a plus. Leaves a nice taste in your mouth that quenches your bergamot lust. Try as a treat for a step above the normal offerings at cafe. 

Canton Tea Co. Classic Earl Grey Review

Type: Loose leaf

Where: Restaurant

How: Personal pot

Canton’s Classic Earl Grey did not impress. I had it in a pot that allowed for 3 small cups. The first taste is very floral, almost a vanilla taste which I was quite thrown back by. I was amazed at how light the tea was and it did not give off much smell. I always prefer when you can smell the bergamot, reminds you why you came in the first place. I enjoyed the second cup a bit more as it allowed for more of the bergamot taste to come out in the tea which hid the floral notes. Seeping time was probably 5-7 minutes at that point. It is not a tea to get you up in the morning or to enjoy mid afternoon. It won’t keep you warm in the winter or help put hair on your chest. I’d say it's is more of a summer tea to have in the backyard reading or in conversation.

Canton Tea Co seems to have an organic version of the tea  with darjeeling which is getting higher reviews on their site. If you’re looking to try Canton earl grey teas I’d suggest going with that one. Looking forward to trying that one out one day.

Twinings The Earl Grey Review

Type: Tea bag

Where: Home

How: Coffee cup

What can be said about it? It’s where it all began, at least in the West. It is the base that all other earl grey’s are judged off. Darker but not as bitter as an english breakfast with a subtle bergamot taste that really starts to shine as the cup cools. It leaves a lingering taste in your mouth that draws you back for another sip. It is a workhorse brew. Can have it everyday and won’t get sick of it. Nothing floral or fancy, just the right elements all in harmony to make a solid cup of tea that is drinkable for years.