L'Earl Grey alla francese

The citrus notes in this black tea are beautifully balanced, not at all sharp like some Earl Greys I've tried. It brews up smooth and fragrant, perfect for a quiet afternoon cup. I've already finished half the box.

The bergamot is lovely and bright without fading into that soapy aftertaste some Earl Greys have, and the black tea base holds its own against milk, which is how I take it. It’s become my slow-Sunday-morning cup, and the tin looks chic enough to leave out on the counter.

The black tea base is robust enough to hold up to milk without turning bitter, and the bergamot still lingers nicely on the finish. I've been reaching for this every afternoon since the tin arrived, even on days I usually skip tea.