Earl Grey Supreme

The full-leaf leaves unfurl nicely and give a much rounder cup than the dusty bagged stuff I used to drink. That Calabrian bergamot smells almost floral when you open the tin, and it doesn't turn bitter if you steep it a minute too long.

The Calabrian bergamot is what sold me — it's bright and citrusy without that fake perfumey taste. Steeped it about three minutes and the black tea base still comes through strong underneath.

The full leaf makes a real difference — you can actually see the whole leaves unfurling in the pot. And the Calabrian bergamot is bright without being perfumey, which is exactly what I want in an Earl Grey.