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“Well the maté wasn’t as helpful as I would have liked, and I’m still feeling really sluggish. I have to lecture today, though, so I have to find some energy somewhere. I thought a nice, brisk Earl...” Read full tasting note
“Finishing and decupboarding this one. I still taste raw potato emanating from the mineral and metal notes. It makes me think of factories and smelters. Interesting at first, but not what I’m...” Read full tasting note
“I always crave Earl Grey when I have a head cold, and I just opened this. It is a very smooth base, but not quite as much bergamot as I expected. Maybe it is just the cold. I think I will...” Read full tasting note
A colorful spin on the classic black tea blend using
premium bergamot oil and blue cornflowers.
Sommelier’s notes:
8 oz water (212F) | 1 tsp loose tea | steep 5 minutes
perfect breakfast tea.
Tavalon's goal is not only to create the best tea blends the world has ever known, but also to cater these tea blends to the American palate. We aim to become a tea company for both tea connoisseurs and newcomers to the tea world, providing premium teas and accessories to a global audience.
Well the maté wasn’t as helpful as I would have liked, and I’m still feeling really sluggish. I have to lecture today, though, so I have to find some energy somewhere. I thought a nice, brisk Earl might give me the kick in the pants I need. I’ve always liked this tea a lot but I don’t turn to it all that often because I’m always trying something new and complicated. This definitely qualifies as a “brisk” Earl Grey… the bergamot is really bright and almost sharp, but it’s not bitter or astringent. A pretty good choice to get me going, I think.
Finishing and decupboarding this one. I still taste raw potato emanating from the mineral and metal notes. It makes me think of factories and smelters. Interesting at first, but not what I’m looking for in an Earl Grey or indeed any daily breakfast tea, and it didn’t grow on me over time. I’ve only tasted a couple of Tavalon teas so far, but I’m wondering if in general they try to go for a sort of a stark taste. They say their aim is to bring tea to the American palate. Perhaps the belief is our palates are too coated in trans fats and high fructose corn syrup to be able to appreciate subtlety and they need industrial strength purging?
I always crave Earl Grey when I have a head cold, and I just opened this. It is a very smooth base, but not quite as much bergamot as I expected. Maybe it is just the cold. I think I will reserve judgment and try it again another time.
I hope it gave you the kickstart you needed. I could have done with some today too. I think my students thought I was still asleep! :)