Okay, so I’ve been seeing this “Earl Grey White Tea” thing pop up all over my Pinterest, and I was like, “What the heck is that?” I’m a big Earl Grey fan, you know, the usual black tea with bergamot. But white tea? Gotta try it.

So, first things first, I grabbed my favorite mug. Super important step, obviously. Then I went hunting for the ingredients. Turns out, finding actual Earl Grey white tea is kinda tricky! I checked a couple of local stores, no luck.

Then I remembered I had some loose leaf white tea – Silver Needle, I think – and a separate tin of Earl Grey. Bingo! I decided to just wing it and make my own blend.

The Experiment Begins

• I took about a teaspoon of the Silver Needle white tea. It’s so pretty, all those delicate, fuzzy leaves.
• Then I added maybe half a teaspoon of the Earl Grey. I didn’t want to overpower the white tea, you know? It’s supposed to be subtle.
• I heated up some water. Not boiling, though! White tea is delicate, so I let the water cool down for a few minutes after it boiled. Maybe like 175°F? I just guessed, to be honest.
• I poured the water over the tea leaves in my mug and let it steep. Again, not too long! Maybe 3 minutes? I kept an eye on the color.

While it was steeping, I added a tiny, tiny bit of honey. Like, just a drop. I usually like my Earl Grey straight, but I figured a little sweetness might work with the white tea.

The Verdict

Okay, so after the agonizing wait (3 whole minutes!), I took a sip. And… it was actually pretty good! The bergamot from the Earl Grey was definitely there, but it was way more mellow than usual. The white tea gave it this really light, almost floral flavor. It was super smooth, not bitter at all.

I think I might actually prefer this to regular Earl Grey sometimes! It’s perfect for a chill afternoon when you want something comforting but not too heavy. I definitely recommend giving it a try if you’re a tea lover. Even if you have to, like me, make your own blend. It’s worth the (very minimal) effort!