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Top 7 Top Varieties of Earl Grey Tea

From , former About.com Guide

Earl Grey is one of the most well-known and well-liked flavours of black tea, with the subtle citrus addition of bergamot. Well, if you like Earl Grey, you might want to branch out a little bit and try one of these uniquely flavoured variations on the original.

1. Tetley's Earl Grey Vanilla

Along with the traditional bergamot flavor, this brand of Earl Grey also has a hint of vanilla. The tea is a bit sweeter than regular Earl Grey, but the vanilla is not overpowering. Available in Tetley's unique round tea bags.

2. Adadio's Earl Grey Bravo

Not a big step away from the usual Earl Grey, but this Bravo blend contains real pieces of dried orange which adds to the citrus flavour. The taste is a bit stronger and more tangy with this variety. Adagio serves up Earl Grey Bravo in tins of loose tea leaves.

3. Twining's Lady Grey

This is a lighter take on Earl Grey, with a stronger dose of citrus flavour with added orange and lemon essences. You can buy Lady Grey in both tea bags or as loose tea.

4. Special Tea's Fine Earl Grey Lavender

A blend of tea and lavender blossoms. You'll enjoy the very fragrant and floral cup that this tea makes. It's a particularly fine blend for making summer iced teas. This tea is available only in loose form, but in several size quantities.

5. Bigeow's Sapphire Earl Grey

Another Earl Grey and flower mixture, this time with added blue malva blossoms. The malva flowers can be particularly soothing on irritated or sore throats. This tea comes in whole leaf form, but bagged in mesh tea bags.

6. SBS' Earl Grey de la Creme

If you prefer your Earl Grey tea with a bit of milk, why not try a flavoured blend that already has some cream added? Lightly sweetened with vanilla as well. Earl Grey de la Creme is sold in whole leaf form, in large bags or sample packs.

7. English Tea Store's Earl Grey Green

Yes, you read that right. An Early Grey blend made with green tea instead of black. So you have the light bergamot taste but along with the fresh zip of green tea. You can buy this tea in whole leaf.

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