Earl Grey Lollipop from The Groovy Baker

Where to Buy:  The Groovy Baker on Etsy

Product Description:

The candy base on this one is a nice vanilla cream, sweetened with just a touch of honey

~ flecks of high quality Earl Grey make it awesome.

Added bonus? They look all spooky and cool. =)

Taster’s Review:

Of the six different lollipops that I’ve tasted from the Groovy Baker thus far, this one was perhaps the most confusing.  I think I was hoping for a little more Earl Grey flavor.

Don’t get me wrong, these are still really tasty.  And I love the vanilla/honey flavor of the candy.  But I think that I was expecting it to have a little more tangy bergamot citrus tones, a little more brisk black tea flavor.  Those notes don’t come until you’ve licked on the lollipop for a while and some of the tea leaves that have been embedded in the candy have “steeped” some of their flavor onto the palate.

And when those Earl Grey flavors do finally arrive – YUM!  This becomes a real tea lovers treat.  The vanilla is creamy and smooth.  The honey notes are a delicious addition to this confection, reminding me of my earlier experiences with tea when I still added quite a bit of honey to each cup.  Now that my palate has matured a little, I am adding less of the sweet stuff (and sometimes no sweet stuff!) but my sweet tooth sometimes still wants it!  This lollipop satisfies those sweet tooth cravings while still appealing to the tea lover in me.

On the down side, the larger tea leaves can be a bit rough on the tongue.  I would suggest that the tea leaves be finely ground before sprinkling them onto the lollipops – I think it would also help to distribute the Earl Grey flavoring a little better.  But even with the larger pieces of leaves, these are still really delicious.

Here’s an idea:   use this lollipop as a tea stirrer – letting the lollipop dissolve in the tea.  YUM YUM YUM!