Alright, let’s talk about this Earl Grey Creme Black Tea. It all started a few days ago. I was browsing some online tea shops and stumbled upon a forum thread. Some folks were talking about different kinds of Earl Grey teas, and one name popped up a few times: Earl Grey Creme. I’m a big fan of the regular Earl Grey, you know, that classic black tea with a hint of bergamot. But I’d never heard of this “creme” version before, so I got curious.

One of the forum users mentioned they often bought their loose tea from Adagio, and that there was a version called “Earl Grey Moonlight”. Sounded fancy. They described it as a smoother, creamier take on the traditional Earl Grey. Intrigued, I started digging deeper.

What I found out was that this Earl Grey Creme tea usually adds vanilla into the mix. So you’ve got your black tea, the bergamot oil for that citrusy kick, and then vanilla to mellow it all out. Some versions even throw in cornflower petals. I figured, why not give it a shot?

I ended up ordering some online. I’m not gonna drop any brand names here, but let’s just say it wasn’t too hard to find. The description said it had black tea, natural vanilla flavor, bergamot oil, and some natural creme flavor. Sounded pretty close to what those forum folks were raving about.

When the tea arrived, I ripped open the package like a kid on Christmas morning. First thing I did was take a big whiff. Yeah, definitely smelled like Earl Grey, but with a noticeable creamy undertone. Not overpowering, just… smooth. You could pick out the black tea and bergamot, but that vanilla was there, rounding things out.

Now, time to brew. I heated up some water, tossed a spoonful of the tea leaves into my infuser, and let it steep for a few minutes. The aroma while it was brewing was something else. Like I said, you could smell the black tea and bergamot, but there was this creamy sweetness wafting through the air.

Finally, I took a sip. Okay, I get it now. I see why people like this stuff. It’s like regular Earl Grey, but, like, upgraded. The black tea base is still there, and you get that nice citrusy bergamot flavor. But then the vanilla and creme flavors come in and smooth everything out. It’s like they take the edge off the bergamot, making it less sharp and more, well, creamy.

I’ve been drinking this Earl Grey Creme for a few days now, usually in the afternoon. It’s a nice change of pace from my usual morning cup of English Breakfast. It’s not something I’d drink all day, every day. Some forum said 2-3 cups of Earl Grey is enough, maybe it’s because too much tea can lead to poor sleep.

My Conclusion

• Preparation: Just like regular Earl Grey. Steep for a few minutes, but don’t overdo it or it’ll get bitter.
• Aroma: Black tea and bergamot, but with a noticeable vanilla and creamy undertone.
• Taste: Smooth, creamy, with the classic Earl Grey flavors still shining through.

So, yeah, that’s my little adventure with Earl Grey Creme Black Tea. I get the hype now. It’s a tasty twist on a classic, and it’s definitely earned a spot in my tea rotation.