• Earl Grey Fancy - A good robust black long leaf tea flavored with oil of bergamot - Silver Tips Tea's Loose Leaf Tea
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Earl Grey Fancy

SKU # 4107-4
$ 13.97
$ 13.97
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A good robust black leaf tea flavored with Bergamot. No muss, no fuss. Just your classic Earl Grey at a great price. A nice full-bodied cup good with or without milk. The leaf style is slightly smaller than what we had in years past.  The disruption in the supply chain has resulted in this.  We hope to get our usual long leaf back soon.  The earl grey flavoring is exactly the same - no change there.

Customer Reviews

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Cranky 247
Excellent, but . . .

I agree with the earlier review concerning the bergamot - just right.
But, what makes this Earl Grey "Fancy" is the addition of a very floral fragrance. It makes the flavor flowery, almost sweet. There is nothing wrong, per se, with this tea but, for me, it was too floral.
I gave what I purchased to a friend and they LOVE it.
So - again - there is nothing wrong with this tea, it's just not for everyone (is anything?)

Our Earl Grey blends differ in the base of tea used for each. For example, Earl Grey Fancy uses a robust India Black tea, Earl Grey Imperial uses a milder Darjeeling base, Grand Earl Grey uses a Keemun and so on. The bergamot flavoring remains the same but the end result changes depending on the base flavor of the tea. Customers have their favorites, of course. What makes a tea 'Earl Grey' is the addition of bergamot flavoring.

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Nicola
Great Earl Grey!

This is an excellent Earl Grey with the right amount of bergamot. Strong enough that you can't miss it, and in balance with the tea flavor. I don't need it fancier than this!

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Steeping Instructions

Use 1 tsp. of leaf per  8 oz. cup.  
Pour boiling water over leaves.
Steep 3-4 mins.  
Milk may be added.

Tea Education

What makes a tea Earl Grey? The addition of bergamot. This can be a flavoring or essence, usually in a liquid form which is then added to the base tea. In the case of Earl Grey Fancy, we start with a robust black tea from India which is then carefully blended with bergamot flavoring. That's it. This is our basic Earl Grey. Other more elegant formulations may have botanicals or white needles in them to enhance the aesthetic beauty. They don't add any additional taste. Bergamot is a very aromatic flavoring, usually fairly strong.

Let customers speak for us

from 286 reviews
Serengeti
Mrs Z
Delightfully pleasant!

One of the most aromatic, delicate and sweet blends. There hasn’t yet been anyone among my friends who has tasted this tea at my place and have not asked for it during the next visit.

Serengeti
Ancient Forest Yunnan, Organic
Brian Weaver
Love this tea!

First tea of the day -- absolutely lovely

Ancient Forest Yunnan, Organic
Earl Grey Blue
marjorie
best, bold bergamot

having drank lots of earl grey over many years, this is my favorite. if you love bergamot flavor, definitely give this a try.

Earl Grey Blue
English Breakfast
Miranda Beckenstein
My go to tea

When I want a flavorful tea to pick me up in the morning or from my afternoon slump English Breakfast tea is my go to tea, strong with a dash of milk.

English Breakfast
Chocolate Chai
Miranda Beckenstein
My substitute for dessert

When I long for chocolate then drinking this chai is a great substitute.

Chocolate Chai
Ruhunu Super Pekoe
Miranda Beckenstein
Bright flavor

Delicious, bright and fresh taste. Reminds me of tea I drank with my mother.

Ruhunu Super Pekoe
Irish Breakfast
Frances Pirie

Throughout the week, I rotate through different varieties of black tea. This bold, malty breakfast tea is one of my favorites and always on my rotation list! A perfect kick-start to the day or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Irish Breakfast
Makaibari 2nd flush 2024
Frances Pirie
A more robust Darjeeling

I know that first flush tea is highly esteemed for its elegant, delicate flavor but I like my teas a little stronger. This second flush Makaibari still has the distinctive fragrant, floral character of Darjeeling, but with bolder flavor for a great morning wake-me-up!

Makaibari 2nd flush 2024
Lung Jing (Dragonwell)
Ann Russell
delicate

Lovely, pale brew. Have enjoyed multiple steeps.

Lung Jing (Dragonwell)
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Ann Russell
smooth

My go-to daily morning green tea.

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Ancient Forest Yunnan, Organic
SG

Delicious, smooth cup. Good any time of day.

Ancient Forest Yunnan, Organic
Organic Decaf Earl Grey
a.o.
smells and tastes delicious

Very good bergamotte taste. Even as a decaf one of the better Earl Greys.

Organic Decaf Earl Grey
Makaibari 2nd flush 2024
VAMAN DHARWARKAR
Very delicious, aroma tea

Excellent, smooth, tea

Makaibari 2nd flush 2024
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Denise Montgomery

My husband and I found this tea ZingyZang about 15 years ago and have been drinking it since. We have tried many teas and consider ourselves tea snobs. We thoroughly enjoy this tea.

Zingy Tang, Organic
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Jonas Wagner
Sessa

Have been drinking this for years every day. A wonderful and highly satisfying tea.

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