Earl Grey is my all-time favorite tea (with Violet a close second), and one of my preferred blends is from Fortnum & Mason.
I love reaching for the Fortnum & Mason tin caddy; its beautiful colors and printed design, enhances the enjoyment of my earl grey experience.
The loose-leaf tea has a deliciously fresh, and bold, aroma of black tea and bergamot, which makes me want to eat it raw...I'm such a savage (crunch, crunch, crunch)!
I've yet to replace my glass tea pot that broke a few weeks ago. This Kyusu (a traditional Japanese ceramic tea pot) I've had for over eight years will have to suffice.
Depending on my mood, I like my earl grey two ways: with a slice of lemon, or with milk and (tea aficionados prepare to gasp) sugar.
After brewing, the tea has a delightful fragrance, and an exceptionally palatable flavor of earl grey, that I'm crazy for. I wish I had those Moulin Rouge Earl Grey cookies I love so much to enjoy with my cup of tea.
The Fortnum & Mason website does ship internationally, but I usually purchase mine at Isetan Shinjuku (my home away from home) The loose-leaf caddies come in two sizes: 125g (2,160 yen) and 250g (3,240 yen), but the 250g eludes me, as it's always sold out.
What's are your favorite flavor of tea?
What's are your favorite flavor of tea?