On my trip to Japan, I got hold of this tea which is only available in Japan.
Earl Grey tea, sometimes spelled as Earl Gray, is a tea blend with a distinctive flavour and aroma derived from the addition of oil extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange, a fragrant citrus fruit.
Brand: White Noble
Company: Mitsui Norin Co.
Flavor: Earl Grey
A single package of the tea:
The actual tea bag:
I used steaming water which you can see in the image:
With flash:
Flavor: Strong (You can actually taste the bergamot oil in this tea, so it has a somewhat of a oily taste)
Aroma: Strong
Steeping: 2-3 minutes (212°F / 100°C)
Try it with: a Splash of milk and lemon as it will mask the strong bergamot oil if you're not a big fan. Which brings up a interesting question.... if you mask the bergamot oil, why drink Earl Grey?
This product is not available in the United States or anywhere else for that matter. I manage to get a hold of this while in Osaka, Japan. You may find this tea at Japanese grocer stores such as Kenko (which does do international delivery but albeit with high shipping fees).
Friday, May 4, 2012
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