EARL GREY TEA TASTE TEST COMPARISON! | Is this the BEST TEA in the world???
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- Impartial Earl Grey Tea Taste Test Challenge! - In this fun tea comparison video, we review & compare six different popular brands of Earl Grey Tea from around the world, to discover what the differences are, and which brands we think taste the best! - Bigelow Tea versus Dilmah, Twinings, Tetley, Lipton and Fortnum & Mason Tea!
S1. Ep.9
Trying Different Teas - Earl Grey Tea
- Could this be the Best Earl Grey Tea in the World?
- Who invented Earl Grey Tea? - Who was Earl Grey named after?
- What is Earl Grey tea flavoured with?
- Do all Earl Grey Teas taste the same? Which brand is the best?
- What does tea from different countries taste like?
FIND OUT IN THIS VIDEO!
Earl Grey Tea Brands Featured & Product Reviews in This Taste Testing Episode:
• Twinings Earl Grey Tea (Classic British Brand Selling Worldwide)
• Bigelow Earl Grey Tea - American Speciality Tea
• Fortnum And Mason Earl Grey Tea Classic
• Tetley Earl Grey Tea
• Lipton Rich Earl Grey Tea
• Dilmah Earl Grey Tea - (Sri Lankan Single Origin Tea Specialists)
Links to products featured in this video:
Twining's Tea - www.amazon.com/Twinings-Earl-...
Bigelow Tea - www.amazon.com/Bigelow-Tea-Ca...
Fortnum And Mason Tea - www.fortnumandmason.com/earl-...
Tetley Tea - www.amazon.co.uk/TETLEY-Diffe...
Lipton Tea - www.amazon.com/Lipton-RICH-EA...
Dilmah Tea - www.amazon.com/Dilmah-Earl-Gr...
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This is how a tasting review should be. Wonderful!
Good luck
Thank you so much for your kind comment, it makes my day and I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! 👍😀
Thank you for making this review, I was looking to buy some Fortnum and Mason earl grey for a friend of mine as a birthday gift and I hit the buy button as soon as I got to the end of your video!
You are so welcome! I’m really glad the review helped and I’m sure your friend will be delighted! I know I would be! Thanks so much for commenting. 👍😊
Wow what an in depth video. You’re right here in America, Bigelow is typically our grocery store brand, but I’ve noticed some places are selling Twinings here now. You might find this funny, but I’ve been drinking Earl Grey for close to 30 years because that’s what Captain Picard drinks lol. Out of all the brands I’ve tried Bigelow probably has the strongest bergamot flavor and aroma. Great video!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for saying so Captain! I can think of far worse characters to be influenced by than the inimitable Picard!… If you find yourself saying “engage” every time you ride in a taxi cab however, it may be getting a little out of hand! 🤣😆😂
Have yourself a great day! 👍😁
Lmao same… every time I relax and throw on some tng I always make some earl grey
This is my favorite flavor of tea ever. Thank you for this video. Twinnings is my favorite but I will try the others.
You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your kind feedback. Earl Grey is a lovely tea and my favourite too (You must have impeccable taste) 🤣I’m delighted you’re inspired to try some of the others. Have a lovely evening 👍😀
Your voice seems so professional in this video or videos I love it.
Praise indeed! Thank you so much for your very kind feedback & so glad you’re loving the videos! Have a wonderful day. 👍😁
Thank you for sharing. Loved this. Very informative.
You are so welcome! I’m super glad you enjoyed the video and thank you so very much for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback. Have a wonderful day 👍😁
Here in East Africa, using Kenyan estate black tea and locally grown bergamot, I enjoy my well-brewed tea to be either from the brand My Tea, or by the local company Kericho Gold, which is based in the heart of Kenya's principal tea growing region, the highlands rising west of the Rift Valley.
Thank you so much for commenting and taking the time to share your favourite teas with us. It’s always wonderful to hear different viewer recommendations from all around the globe. Thanks again & have a lovely weekend. 👍😊
Great job , hope to see more tea comparisons, thank you
You’re very kind, thank you so much for saying so and keep a look out for our very next video, ( coming soon) … it might just be right up your street! 😁👍
This is a very pleasant video to watch *and* listen to, not only informative. Your disposition is very suited for this kind of review. Thank you for the excellent video and well formulated descriptions of scent and flavour. Sincerely, Varg.
Hi Varg, Thank you so very much for your extremely kind feedback & I am delighted that you enjoyed the video. Comments like this make all the effort worthwhile so a huge thank you and have yourself a lovely evening, very best wishes, JJ 👍😀
@@thetastetestchannel I'm pleased you were delighted by my comment, as your video was a delight for me to watch. It even inspired me to drink another a cup of tea (another for the day, tea is something I commonly drink in periods) and have it be Earl Grey for that cup.
I started watching your coffee one too, which is something I know way less about compared to tea (although at least some), and am enjoying it so far, but I will have to go sleep soon so I will watch the rest later. I like that you do your research because that adds interesting things to your videos. I'll send this one to my Canadian friend too to watch sometime. Good luck with any future videos, and have a lovely evening/night (and day etc) yourself. :)
So glad you are finding the videos interesting and super appreciate you spreading the word with your Canadian friend. Hope you enjoyed your cup of tea! Sleep well and thanks again (or if you already went to bed and just seeing it now, Good morning to you and have a lovely day!) 😆👍😊
I couldn’t have said it better. Absolutely beautiful review.
Thank you so much for sharing such kind words and generous feedback. You’ve made my day! Have a wonderful one yourself. 👍😁
I've tried all 3 of the top rank, but Bigelow is still my absolute favorite, possibly due to a childhood bias. Plus it's a good bit easier to get stateside.
Thanks for sharing. It’s the first time I’d tried Bigelow, but it certainly packs a punch! Quality fragrant tea, can’t go wrong. Have a great day 👍😁
BIGALOW IS PRETTY BAD
Clearly not a Bigelow fan then! 🤣 Thanks for sharing 👍😁
Bigelow is the worst.
If you want a great tea, you must try Whittards. It is the best.
Hi! Thank you so much for this 🙏
Can you do another taste test for the English Breakfast tea ?
Happy New Year 2023 to You & Family ! 🥂🎉
Hi! You are so welcome and a very Happy New Year to you too. I am sure we will be including English Breakfast Teas at some stage in our taste tests, but meanwhile, thank you so much for your kind comment and wishing you and yours a very happy 2023! 👍😁🎉
Bigelow’s high price may be due to import costs. Here in the Midwest USA it’s about $0.15-$0.20 a bag. I definitely want to try the Fortnum & Mason, though!
I agree with your prognosis Doctor 😁Import duties no doubt would have affected the cost here in the UK, but I think still not too much to pay if it’s someone’s favourite. Hope you get to try the Fortnums, it was superb. Thanks for sharing. 😀👍
I really enjoy a nice cup of Earl Grey so this was interesting to watch. I'd try all of the top 3 for sure as they definitely sounded rather nice. I'm not a fan of Tetley at all so wouldn't try that. I've had Twinings a few times and quite like that and I'm not sure I'd be drawn to the Lipton. Great review. Thank you 🙏😊
So glad you enjoyed the review, thank you so much for sharing your comments. Have a wonderful day! 👍😀 ☕️
Not traditionally a tea drinker but found your video really interesting. Love the style & quality of your reviews. 😉 May even have converted me to tea. 😄😄
Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Am planning a coffee one in the near future, so keep a look out! 😊👍
Enjoyed the review ❤ It would be interesting to see you do a Lady Grey tea review also
Thank you so much for your kind feedback and I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. All suggestions duly noted! Thanks for sharing 👍😊
I love a good cup of tea and this video was very nice. I have never heard of or tried the winner so I will be trying it. Thank you for sharing…you voice is very soothing 🤗
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback, (and for your kind words about my voice… so glad you find it soothing, rather than boring!) 😆😂 😅
I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks again & I hope you’re having a brilliant weekend! 👍😁
A few months ago, I converted a non-tea-drinker into a tea drinker with the power of Earl Grey. I used a loose leaf variety that I really enjoy. I'm not a fan of the Bigelow Earl Grey, so I gave my box to my now-tea-drinking friend. The ones left in my collection are by Stash (a brand common over here in the US) and Twinings. Of the two bagged Earl Greys that I have in my collection, I think I prefer Stash. You can DEFINITELY tell by the taste and aroma that it's Earl Grey, but it's not as sharp as Bigelow or Twinings. I drink my Earl Grey with a splash of lactose-free milk because my mother's DNA has not seen it fit to bless my small intestine with the ability to produce sufficient amounts of the lactase enzyme.
Thanks for sharing. I’m sure your friend will be forever grateful for the valuable service you have rendered them 😀 I, myself would not make it through the day without a good tea and Earl Grey was an excellent choice to use to convert them! Considering your genetic indisposition, I suggest you steer clear of our ice cream video! 🤣 Thanks again for sharing and have a lovely day! 👍😁
I was first introduced to Earl grey tea at a hotel which had the Lipton brand. I absolutely loved it on its own! I have tried Waitrose and Tetley's as well - you're correct about the flavour.
It’s so satisfying when you discover a new taste experience isn’t it?. You wonder how you ever did without it!
I certainly wouldn’t be without my beloved Earl Grey on a regular basis.
Thank you so much for sharing, hope you enjoyed the video and have yourself a wonderful day! 👍😊
Great video!
Well thank you kindly for saying so! Really glad you enjoyed it. Have a brilliant day! 👍😁
Totally agree! Never found an Earl Grey better than F&M!!!! Perfectly balanced!
You obviously have impeccable taste! 🤣 Thanks for commenting & have a lovely evening. 👍😊
@@thetastetestchannel 🤩
I am not a big fan of flavoured teas. But loved the comforting richness of Dilma Earl Grey tea.
Great to know. Thanks for sharing and I hope you enjoyed the video. Have a wonderful day 👍😊
Bigelow is absolutely my favorite, but I'd like to try the Fortnum and Mason blend, too.
I'm waiting for you to do a spaghetti sauce taste comparison, as well. Ciao!
They’re very different Earl Greys but well worth trying the Fortnums. Much more subtle, but full of character. Have you watched our Bolognese Pasta Sauce taste test? Sounds like it might be up your street! Thanks for commenting and have a great evening. Ciao to you too! 👍😊
Sat here with my big pot of Yorkshire Tea, watching this marvellous production, and I feel compelled to strongly recommend Brew Tea Co.
Sat here with my cup of Earl Grey reading your marvellous comment and I feel compelled to respond. 😆 Thank you so much for your kind words, I really appreciate it (…and I will certainly note the recommendation!) So glad you enjoyed the video and wishing you a wonderful day! 👍😊
Not surprised the F&M won - I love Tea and of all the Teas I've tasted (and that's a lot) Fortnums is the best, they make so many exquisite blends.
You clearly have impeccable taste! 😆 It certainly was a lovely tea. Thanks so much for sharing and, as a tea enthusiast, I do hope you enjoyed the video! 👍😊
If you can get it, Stash brand Double Bergomot is excellent 👌
Good to know! Thanks for sharing 👍😊
The first ever earl grey i ever tried was Bigelow. It knocked my socks off. Much to strong for me. I have since bought the twinnings version but have yet to try. I must say lady grey is such a great tea. I could not believe how good this tea was. I add a bit of stevia and like to drink it iced. If you are someone who loves black tea and never tried this, you are truly missing out.
Bigelow as a first time Earl Grey experience is certainly jumping in at the deep end! 😆
Lady Grey is a great alternative option and it’s so satisfying discovering something you enjoy quite so much.
For me, a good Earl Grey (hot) always wins out.
I do love hearing about different people’s favourites. Thanks so much for sharing, hope you enjoyed the video and have yourself a great evening! 👍😁
In Australia, Dilmah and Twinings are the most popular Earl Grey teas, and your descriptions of them both matched perfectly. I really enjoyed how you gave thorough explanations and in depth reviews of each brand. As a daily tea drinker, I would love to see more reviews of tea, particularly English Breakfast if you haven't already. I will be subscribing right now! 😃
A massive hello and very warm welcome to you down under! I am super glad you enjoyed the video and thank you so much for leaving such lovely feedback! 😁 Being a tea enthusiast, you might perhaps enjoy our recent Black Tea Taste Test (link below) - I loved trying all the different teas so I have no doubt we will do more in the future. Thanks again and have yourself a fantastic week. 👍😊
Yes, I saw the black tea video immediately after I watched this video, and promptly watched it. I look forward to watching more tutorials in future :D@@thetastetestchannel
Glad to hear it! 😆And I will do my best! 👍😊
I just tried Dilmah Earl Grey tea 🍵 it's wonderful. By the way this is the first time i had earl grey tea
Welcome to the wonderful world of Earl Grey! So glad you enjoyed it, once tried it’s hard to go back! Thanks so much for sharing 😁👍
Is it available on kenya
Yes, I believe that Dilmah Earl Grey is available in Kenya via ubuy.ke 😁
You should try Harney & Sons' Earl Grey. My regular Earl Grey was Bigelow until I tried theirs, and its a world of difference.
Excellent presentation! So easy to watch, and so helpful! I will have to see if I can get the best recommended with F & M. in America. I like Bigelow because its flavorful, but never tried the brands aside from Lipton and Twining which are not as tasty to me as Bigelow. Thank you!
A big hello to you in America and Thank YOU for leaving such lovely feedback, I really appreciate it! I certainly agree that Bigelow is flavourful, very different from F&M but both great Earl Greys. So glad you enjoyed the video. Have a wonderful day! 👍😊
@@thetastetestchannel Thank you ❤️
I am addicted to Earl Grey with my cream and sugar
It surely is a lovely tea! 😊 Thanks for sharing and I hope you enjoyed the video. Have a wonderful day/evening 👍😊😁😊
Please do breakfast teas! Or normal black teas. Thankyou for video
Thanks for commenting and I will certainly be doing other black teas in the future. 👍😀
My favorite Earl Grey is by Whittard’s. High quality tea and gorgeous, strong bergamot.
Always great to know different peoples favourites. Thank you so much for sharing. Funnily enough we included a couple of teas from Whittard’s in our Black Tea taste test, (Link below) Have a lovely weekend. 👍😊
th-cam.com/video/K37IaWBRC_Y/w-d-xo.html
My favorite also!
Great video, I persoanlly prefer twinings earl grey but I only buy the loose leaf and I find that its much better than the bags.
Thank you so much for commenting and for your kind feedback. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Great to hear your thoughts on the loose leaf Twinings. You can’t beat loose leaf for the optimum tea experience. 😁👍
@@thetastetestchannel i absolutely agree, would be interesting if you did a comparison with loose leaf tea 😄👍🏻
Stay tuned, It’s on the agenda! 👍😁
Thank you for your review. I love black teas, but I always find Earl Grey teas too overpowering. Maybe I'll give it another go after this.
You are so welcome! Thank you so much for your extremely kind feedback and I’m so glad that you enjoyed the review. Teas all come down to personal taste, but it’s worth noting that lots of people tend to overbrew Earl Grey as it’s so light in colour. Delighted you might be considering a foray into trying it again. Enjoy! and thanks again. 👍😊
Nice😊
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! - (Both the tea and the video! 😁 ) Thanks so much for commenting 👍😊
Our top Earl Grey teas are from Tazo and the Tea Haus. Most bold bergamot flavour and aroma.
Thanks for sharing. It’s fascinating how much different brands of Earl Grey vary in taste and great to know the various favourites out there. Thanks again for commenting and have a lovely evening. 👍😁
It's my first time tasting Bigelow and it's good. I've come to tea drinking after reducing my coffee intake. I've already tried Dilmah, also a favorite, and I now wanna try the Fortnum & Mason.
Welcome to the wonderful world of tea! 😊 Great to hear you are sampling a wide variety. Don’t be alarmed at how pale the Fortnum’s is , if you try it, it still has lots of flavour. Thanks for sharing and have yourself a lovely weekend 😊👍
I prefer Stash brand of Earl Grey!
Good to know, thanks for sharing 👍😊
Please do a test of regular black teas. English breakfast , Irish , Darjeeling etc.
Stay tuned! We actually have something along those lines planned for the one of the next few videos! Thanks for the suggestion. Hope you enjoy 👍😁
I LOVE tea (hence my name)
Glad to hear it, thanks for sharing and hope to see you here again soon! 👍😊
An interesting first place. I am an Earl Grey drinker almost exclusively Sainsburys own brand. Some body did give me a present of boxes of F&M. Had I not know I would have thought F&M were putting Sainburys in their boxes. I did find it odd that my friend went to the effort of going to F&N and paid their price when all they needed to do was go to Sainsburys.
Funnily enough I’ve had Sainsburys Earl Grey on several occasions and it’s perfectly nice, nothing wrong with it at all. Personally I can definitely notice the difference between that & Fortnums but like you say, why pay more if you like them both equally? Thanks for sharing and hope you enjoyed the video. 👍😊
best one i've tried is Dammann earl grey
sadly its too expensive for me to buy again
close 2nd is Stash double bergamot
Good to know, thanks for sharing and have a lovely day 👍😀
Loose leaf double bergamot Earl gray is very good. I somehow prefer Earl gray to most store bought breakfast teas but quite like Assam and also Ceylon and orange pekoe teas. Kenya loose leaf black have now some good ones
In that case you may just find our very next video is right up your street! 😁 Thanks for sharing your favourites and have a lovely day. 👍😊
Could you do a review on Black Tea and Sencha? (a great teabag brand is Chaju they are great)
Loads more videos planned and we’ll certainly be getting to black tea at some point. Thanks for commenting and have a great day. 👍😁
I greatly enjoyed your review and professional presentation. There are so many Earl Grey's in the world today and I assume you chose the most commonly available ones. I live in the Texas (US), so will visit the local British store to see if I can get my hands on Fortnum and Mason. Interestingly enough, I've never purchased Bigelow brand tea unless it was what a restaurant happened to serve. It is my understanding that tea brands vary in quality and taste from country to country. For instance, a British friend living here in the States says that she likes Twinings Earl Grey, but only the one from England. She does not like the American one. After her comment, I researched and learned that indeed, the American and British versions do vary. Same with Lipton. Another friend who has lived in various countries always had her husband bring home large packages of Lipton Earl Grey from his business trips to Dubai, stating it was better than the American version.
I've enjoyed many Earl Grey's over the years but have recently begun drinking Earl Grey again after a lengthy break. Currently, I'm thoroughly enjoying Prince and Sons, but have loose leaf Tea Pigs Earl Grey which I need to open and try. So many to taste, but now I'm intent on finding Fortnum and Mason here in Texas. Thanks again!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment and kind feedback, and clearly from a dedicated Earl Grey fan! Many global brands are consistent worldwide, but you are quite right, there are quite a few that seem to vary their ingredients from country to country, either based on local taste preferences, different ownership or the availability or laws around certain ingredients. So, sometimes it’s bit of a roulette wheel what you’re going to get if you’re travelling! Again you are quite right in deducing that we try to prioritise including many brands that are either available worldwide or that ship worldwide so, if you are struggling to find it, Fortnum & Mason do ship globally by the way. Meanwhile thanks again for sharing and a big Howdy to you in Texas from a very wintery and snowy England, and here’s wishing you a wonderful holiday season. 👍😁
@@thetastetestchannel , Thank you. May you enjoy a lovely and blessed holiday season as well!
FYI, as I perused teas at the local supermarket yesterday, I noted the Bigelow Earl Grey. Having just recently watched your excellent review and thinking that I have been negligent and narrow minded to have never tried Bigelow, I purchased a box. I've just now finished drinking a lovely cup of it and believe your review to be spot on. It is definitely flavorful and lively and I was surprised at just how much I enjoyed it. As you stated, it is not as subtle as some but very drinkable. They are generous with the bergamot which I appreciate. The individually foil wrapped sachets will be perfect for upcoming travel as well.
Thanks again! I look forward to enjoying more of your reviews.
Oh yes, here near the gulf coast of Texas, we are expecting unusually cold weather for Christmas - around 17F. Brrrrr 😊
I’m so glad you enjoyed the Bigelow! and thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and again, for your kind words which are most appreciated. 😁 And I don’t think anyone could call you narrow minded when it comes to tea! 😆
I find it really satisfying to have a few different Earl Greys on the go at any one time to choose from for different occasions or for pairing with different accompaniments, and it seem to make each one feel a bit more special too!
Wishing you a truly wonderful holiday season and Wow! 17F is cold, especially for Texas!!
With very best wishes from a now rather mild grey and rainy England! 👍😁
❤️Earl grey tea but lady grey is my favorite
Great Choice, you obviously have a discerning palate! 🤣 Thanks for commenting and have a lovely day. 👍😊
I’m a strong tea person, That’s probably why I like the Twinings, I tend to turn mine up to 20 LoL. My father makes the best cup of Twinings Earl Grey loose leaf I’ve ever had, with milk and just a dash of honey to bring out the citrus. Wow 😋. Thanks for the review!
Thank you and you are very welcome! I’m far too much of a lightweight to contemplate the dizzy heights of a strength 20,😆 (that’s seriously strong,) but it sounds lovely with the honey nevertheless! Thank you so much for sharing and I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. 👍😁
Definitely! Oh yeah, you should try it! Regular honey is good but raspberry honey in particular enhances the natural taste of tea in my opinion. I have no idea how 😂. You don’t need much, just a dash is all because you obviously don’t want to overpower it. But with the Earl Grey loose leaf, it’s total flavor bomb with the citrus. Thanks again!
@NateHarlow
Sounds amazing, I’ll have to try it! Thanks again and have a wonderful day 👍😁
My favorite is Whittard of Chelsea from London. Next favorite is from Oliver Pluff & Co. Both loose leaf although they do sell tea bag version.
Great to hear about different favourites. Funnily enough we do feature 2 varieties from Whittards of Chelsea in our Black Tea taste test! Thanks so much for sharing and have a great week! 👍😊
Almost the most professional review I have ever watched on TH-cam, greetings
Almost is good enough for me! 😆 Thank you so much for your kind feedback. It’s makes all the effort worthwhile & I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video. Greetings and kind regards, JJ 👍😊
Just ordered some Fortnum & Mason. Thanks for the review. I was looking for a high end earl grey, I will trust your judgement.
Thank you for your kind feedback and great choice! It truly is a wonderful flavoured tea, but be warned I was surprised at how pale it was. Its colour is no reflection on its strength so it’s easy to overbrew. This has become my favourite Earl Grey so really hope you enjoy it. 👍😁
@@thetastetestchannel Comes in tomorrow can't wait. Also what is your view on their royal blend? If you did a head to head earl grey vs royal blend what would you choose. I'm guessing that would be a tough choice.
Your timing is incredible! Only last week I had afternoon tea with a friend and, given how good the Earl Grey was, I ordered a box of Fortnums famous tea selection which contained six of their different teas; Queen Anne, Breakfast blend, Royal blend, Afternoon blend, Earl Grey Classic and Smoky Earl Grey. Earl Grey Classic won it again for me, but funnily enough Royal Blend was a close second, so you obviously have impeccable taste 🤣 Their Fortmason tea is also very nice. Hope you enjoy the Earl Grey and do let us know what you think. 👍😁
@@thetastetestchannel Thank you. I will let you know what I think in the next couple of day. At some point I really need to get one of those variety packs like you did. Wanted to start with the Earl Grey to start with to see how it goes. I have a feeling that I'm going to love it. If money was no object and you were looking for the highest quality tea that money could buy I'm guessing I'm in the right area? If there are any other brands you are aware of let me know.
I think if you’re starting with Fortnums, you’re starting at the top of the tree! They’ve been doing it for 300 years and have a massive tea collection and are famous for procuring only the very finest ingredients from around the world. Although it’s not the cheapest, at least you don’t need a King’s ransom to buy it. Really hope you enjoy it! 👍😀
Brilliant English, excellent review!
That’s extremely kind of you to say so! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. You’ve just made my day! 👍😊
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I'm glad my comment encouraged you. I am a German language teacher in Slovakia and I am still learning English. Your way of speaking is at the level of a Longman audio lesson. Have a nice day. :)
Praise indeed! Thank you again and a big hello to you in Slovakia! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Have a wonderful evening. 👍😊
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Thank you very much. :)
And a video Black Tea Taste Test - a simple guide,, is even better I think. Masterpiece! :) I drink in general loose leaf tea. From tea-bags tea I have a good experience with Harney&Sons English Breakfast Tea. (It is basically Keemun blackt tea slightly higher quality than average).
Well now I’m just brimming with pride! I’ve not had the pleasure of being told I’ve produced a masterpiece before! 😆 Thank you immensely! I will keep an eye out for Harney & Sons also. Thanks again and enjoy your day. 👍😊
Are your teacups and saucers available for purchase?
Yes they are. The set is Wedgwood Cornucopia. I was lucky enough to receive them as a present. I have included a link for them on the Wedgwood site below, …but suggest taking a couple of deep breaths and sitting down before looking at the price! 🤣👍
www.wedgwood.com/en-gb/collections/all-collections/cornucopia#aq=%40collectioncode%20%3D%3D%20(%22CORNUCOPIA%22)&numberOfResults=27
If I am not mistaken, Twining has, and still maintains the actual original recipe for Earl Grey Tea. Everyone has a favourite though!
Yes, you are correct. As mentioned in the video they are the original creators. What they lack in subtlety they make up for in their provenance 😁
Well! they actually changed the blend in 2011, google it... was quite a backlash! still lovely.
I think Fortnum and Mason is the only 1 that has kept a consistent recipe. it's deff. the best I believe. Expensive but worth it - I live nearby so can go to that shop often.
The classic twinings blend you can still buy, it's sold in a yellow tin loose leaf (Twinings Classics earl grey) if you're in UK. Overseas you can buy it in bags
Thanks for sharing! Thats really interesting because in the early 2000’s, I used to buy Twinings as my most regular “go to” Earl Grey. I hadn’t tasted it for quite some time however and was very surprised at its lemon intensity when conducting this Taste Test! So mystery solved! Have to agree with you on the Fortnums. An excellent choice. Thank you so much again for sharing and have a fabulous evening. 👍😁
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thank you for your lovely review... not sure if you can get Taylors of harrogate earl grey, that's lovely... and the Fortnums Smoky Earl Grey is a fav of mine (it has lapsang souchang mixed in, which i don't really like but blended with the earl grey is nice i think!)
@G R - You are very welcome! Thank you so much for your kind feedback. It really is most appreciated. 😊 I’ve tried the Fortnums Smoky Earl Grey and whilst it’s not for me personally, I definitely completely get what the appeal is. Will also keep Taylor’s of Harrogate in mind, thank you kindly for the suggestion. Thanks again for the insightful input and enjoy the day! 👍😊
TWG french earl grey is amazing.
Great to know different peoples favourites - Thanks so much for sharing and have a lovely day 👍😁
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Thanks, that’s what I was going for! 😆😁🤣
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Earl Grey, you get both worlds. Great for hot and iced tea! Though I'd prefer when doing taste testing to not put milk into it. You'll not taste the very essence of each brands in my pov. Usually black teas are steeped/brewed for 4-5 mins surprised that this is under 3 mins.
As explained during the film, for a comprehensive test, all brands were tasted both with and without milk, which, as also explained, was added on film to allow viewers to distinguish the subtle colour differences between brands. As for brewing times, many of the most respected tea houses in the world recommend brewing for around 3 minutes. Over-brewing can cause bitterness and override the complexities of the tea, but everyone should of course brew to their own preferred taste and if you like to brew yours for 4-5 minutes, that’s a personal choice and there’s nothing wrong with that. 👍😊
Harney and Sons Imperial loose leaf Earl Grey in the bluish green tin. *NOTHING BETTER*
Thanks for sharing, I’ll keep a look out for that one. Have a lovely day 👍😊
Usually bigelow is my favorite, but omg you’re right, I tried it recently and I fell in love. I was so sad when I finished the tin.
Can you please try Tazo brand Earl Grey?
I’ve not tried Tazo but we will always bear in mind any recommendations for future taste tests. Thanks for sharing 👍😁
@@thetastetestchannel thanks! Lovely video btw, I love earl grey :)
@Tracey May - Thank you so much for your kind words... and I love Earl Grey too! 😁😆👍
It was very Taste-Tea.
😆 I should have used that for my sign off!
& yes it definitely was! 👍😊
One important factor overlooked in this review -
Earl Grey tea is flavored with Bergamot oil. HOWEVER - other than Bigelow (which was the most expensive) - all the other teas contained artificial flavorings that taste *like* bergamot, and not the real thing. Taste is a personal thing, but I'm not sure why you'd want artificial substances in your daily tea.
Thanks for sharing but “Bergamot Flavouring” does not necessarily mean “artificial” flavouring. Whilst Bigelow do indeed use pure Bergamot Oil, extracts and concentrations of Bergamot can be used to produce flavourings with different or more subtle notes. Regardless, we will always base our reviews on taste alone. 👍😊
The bigelow smells so diffent because it only uses bergamot and no other citrus fruit.
It certainly packed a punch and was generous with the bergamot. A very nice choice. Thanks for sharing and have a great day! 👍😊
Did not know you could put milk into an earl grey. Would not try it though.
Earl Grey can be enjoyed with or without milk. Lots of people love it with, but as mentioned we added milk in the video to show the differences in colour of the various teas. Thanks for commenting and enjoy the day 👍😊
Always been a Twinnings fan. Unable to find it in my local markets, I tried Bigalow. Sorry to say I gave it the toss…undrinkable.
Bigelow certainly packed a punch, but wouldn’t be everyone’s cup of tea (Pun intended) 😆 I used to be a Twinings fan but sadly now find the recipe just too strong. Hope you find some though! Thanks for sharing & have a great day. 👍😊
I love the citrusiness of Early Grey, so someone recommended I try Lady Grey for a little more citrus. I got some Lady Grey tea from Twinings, and it is really strong and gives me headaches. I thought that it must just be a worse kind of tea for me than Early Grey but my Earl Grey was Stash, so idk if it is brand or type of tea that caused me to not like my Lady Grey.
Lady Grey contains lemon and orange peel, in addition to black tea and bergamot, so tends to have additional citrus notes. However, given how strong the Twinings Earl Grey was, I wouldn’t rule out Lady Grey until you’ve tried other brands. They all tend to vary their mixes so your perfect one could well still be out there! Thanks for commenting & good luck! 👍😁
No clipper?
Just 6 contenders per taste test so certainly lots of other fine brands out there. Always good to know different peoples favourites, thanks for sharing. 👍😊
Lipton is the best
Thanks for sharing! 👍😊
Sir adalbert and twinings>>>
Great to know! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your favourites & hope you enjoyed the video. Have a great evening. 👍😊
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Welcome aboard Captain. Earl Grey … Hot…. Make it so! 😆👍
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@ErikaA2582 Yes! I’m surprised not to have had more references to the esteemed Captain Picard. A warm welcome to a fellow Trekkie! Hope you enjoyed the video! 👍😊🖖
Twinnings without a doubt! A tea appointed by queens and kings…
Yes, the provenance alone makes it a worthy choice. Thanks for sharing and hope you enjoyed the video! 👍😊
no teekanne no german taste
We always narrow to just six contenders for each video but great to have recommendations for inclusion in future videos. Thanks for sharing 👍😊