Pink Earl Grey Green Tea from Fusion Teas

Tea Information:

Leaf Type:  Green

Where to Buy:  Fusion Teas

Tea Description:

The classic idea of bergamot turned into a very enthralling new blend on this green tea base. Invite your sweetheart to this pink version of the traditional English Tea Time and the wonderfully fruity and sweet rhubarb flavor will put your two hearts in tune!

Learn more about this tea here.

Taster’s Review:

I do love Earl Grey, however, I tend to be less excited about green Earl Grey (and other types of tea other than black tea flavored with bergamot) because I am of the opinion that bergamot pairs better with black tea.  And while this Pink Earl Grey Green Tea from Fusion Teas did not change that opinion … I am still finding this to be really quite enjoyable.

I think what makes it enjoyable for me are the characteristics that are present other than the bergamot notes.  Oh, the bergamot notes are still there, certainly, and they provide a pleasantly crisp, tangy flavor, but, I think that it’s the rose and the rhubarb (yes, that’s what I said:  rhubarb) that makes this tea stand out.

The green tea offers a lightly sweet, smooth base for the flavors, and the bergamot is not overpowering.  It doesn’t come off soapy or perfume-y, it’s actually quite mild as far as Earl Grey teas go.  There’s just enough bergamot to give it that distinctive citrus-y flavor without coming off as artificial.

The rhubarb … well, I have a confession.  I’m not all that familiar with the flavor of rhubarb.  I have had a few teas with rhubarb in it, and I may have had a dish or two that has had rhubarb in it.  And quite recently, my husband and I selected a rhubarb soda when we were at our local “natural food” market.  When we go there, we like to choose one of those fancy sodas.  You know what I’m talking about, right?  The sodas that cost like six bucks for a four pack … but in the refrigerated drink section, they usually sell those sodas individually so that you can buy one bottle and not go too broke.  Anyway, we chose a rhubarb soda, and it took about a half a sip for me to realize that I did NOT like it and wasn’t going to give it a second chance either.  My husband did give it a second chance, and his second sip wasn’t any better than the first.

But that experience hasn’t soured me on rhubarb, but it did sour me on that particular brand of sodas.  But … I digress.

Let’s get back to the tea, shall we?  The rhubarb here gives the cup a very interesting … strawberry-ish taste.  Quite unexpected.  Is rhubarb supposed to taste like strawberry?

And then there is the rose.  The rose is so nice in this, offering a sweet, floral taste … but again, it doesn’t go overboard.  Like a little kiss of rose (Kiss from a Rose?) Or perhaps two kisses.  Just enough to give it a very enjoyable rose essence without tasting too rosy.

I love the way the components of this tea come together.  The green tea … light and sweet.  The rose … sweet and floral.  The bergamot … an undertone of bright citrus-y flavor.  The rhubarb … strawberry-ish.

Yep … another winner from Fusion Teas.  I’m not surprised… they always seem to impress me!