On 2/19/2005 4:32 PM, Bluesea wrote:
> "Serendip" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> Thanks. So... will you drop the other shoe, and share which Earl Greys
>> you like best, please? I know, everyone has their own preferences, etc.,
>> but... please?
>
> Sure, no problem.
>
> My #1 absolute favorite is the Original Earl Grey TE10 from Upton.
> #2 is Bigelow's.
>
> If I'm feeling really desperate for a fix of EG, I'll have a cup of
> Twinings, but I'd mostly really rather not because I don't get the same
> sense of satisfaction and enjoyment that I do with the others.
>
> Ceylon-based EG makes me gag and I once ran across then avoided an
> Assam-based EG. To tell the truth, I haven't liked any Assam or Assam blends
> that I've encountered. Note that my favorites use a base of China black and
> Twinings is a blend of several. The TE10 has less bergamot than Bigelow's
> and Upton offers the Extra Bergamot English Earl Grey (TE11) that has way
> too much bergamot for me although it's their most popular EG.
>
>
>

Thanks! And good to hear that there CAN be such a thing as too much
bergamot - when I order from Upton, I'll try both. Thanks!