Stash Premium Double Bergamot Earl Grey Tea, Tea Bags, 18-Count Boxes (Pack of 6)

by Stash

Product Features

• A naturally decaffeinated version of our popular Double Bergamot Earl Grey
• Twice the aromatic bergamot oil is added to this tea for more of that distinctive Earl Grey flavor
• Premium black teas infused with bergamot oil
• Kof-K Kosher Certified; Contains Caffeine; Gluten-free
• Each tea bag individually foil-wrapped

Product Description

The Stash Tea Company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1972, the company derives its name from an entertaining aspect of tea folklore. In earlier centuries, tea was a valuable commodity traditionally transported by clipper ship. The ship's captain often was presented with some of the finest teas for his personal use. This supply was his "stash," stowed carefully as his "private reserve." Today, the term still is used to denote anything put away carefully because of its preciousness. Stash Premium Double Bergamot Earl Grey Tea has twice as much bergamot oil as the Earl Grey tea. The black tea base still serves as a solid foundation for this blend, but the bergamot oil takes wing and soars to new unprecedented heights. The flavor is quite pronounced but not at all soapy or bitter which would happen with low grade oils. Is the flavor too strong? For a conservative drinker, maybe yes, but more adventurous types really seem to like it. This is a great late afternoon or early evening tea. It goes very well with shortbread and cream scones. Bergamot, an extract from the fruit of the small Citric bergamia tree, is grown in the southern part of Calabria, Italy. Many other Earl Grey teas use a mix of bergamot and other citrus oils, but Stash insist on 100 percent pure bergamot even though it's more expensive. And for a uniquely appealing cold beverage, try Double Bergamot Earl Grey tea on ice. Stash Tea has been committed to providing premium quality teas and an unsurpassed tea drinking experience. Stash begins with simply excellent tea leaves from the world's premier tea gardens and all natural botanical ingredients gathered from around the world. Meticulous blending and tasting of every tea ensures you will enjoy full flavor in every cup.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000CQC05U
• UPC: 077652082098
• Country of Origin: USA
• Item model number: 6-08209
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,329 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DE-lish!, May 24, 2006

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Marilyn Jones (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stash Premium Double Bergamot Earl Grey Tea, Tea Bags, 18-Count Boxes (Pack of 6) (Grocery)

I don't even remember where or when I bought this tea or if someone gave it to me, but I finally tried it and was totally blown away. Did you know that bergamot is a type of sour orange? When you smell the tea knowing that the scent is citrus, you can distinguish it but I didn't figure it out on my own.

Anyway, oil of bergamot is what makes Earl Grey tea something different from just plain tea. The DOUBLE bergamot is what makes this particular Earl Grey tea a new taste experience (at least for me).

Here's a link to the Wikipedia entry for Earl Grey tea:
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME!!, September 11, 2006

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Lori L (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stash Premium Double Bergamot Earl Grey Tea, Tea Bags, 18-Count Boxes (Pack of 6) (Grocery)

This tea is amazingly delicious. I have always been a fan of Early Grey tea and didn't think I'd find anything I like more BUT then I drank Stash's DOUBLE Bergamot, which just happens to be the ingredient in Earl Grey that makes it so good, and I've been hooked ever since. I drink alot of tea and this is what I drink....Try it, you'll like it!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but mostly for Earl Grey fans, October 21, 2006

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William D. Bolden "book addict" (Huntsville, AL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stash Premium Double Bergamot Earl Grey Tea, Tea Bags, 18-Count Boxes (Pack of 6) (Grocery)

I am an Earl Grey fan, and I am currently enjoying a thermos of Stash's Double Bergamot as we speak. The citrus background of the standard Earl Grey mix is definitely amped up, making it into the central focus of the tea (as opposed to the black tea base). It is obvious you are still drinking tea, mind you, but now the bergamot flavoring is a lot more transparently citrus in origin.

Cup by cup is probably the best way to make it your first time out. Making it by the traditional "full pot" method of "1 per person and 1 per pot" (and for me, often "1 extra just for the fun of it") makes the taste borderline spicy. This is how I first sampled it and it caused me to cough upon my initial swallow because I knew it was strong but was not quite expecting that level of strength. I recommend a little bit of honey and a little bit of milk to help bring the taste into roundness.

Like Lapsang Souchong, this tea has a distinctive flavor that seems perfect for waking you up on a cold morning or refreshing you after a long day's hike. It gives me a little extra perk at work, and I like that.

However, I cannot five star this tea because the flavor is a little too intense for the more casual drinker. I like having tea socially, and sharing it with my friends. Most of them outright dislike this one or only sip it sparingly (just like the aforementioned Lapsang Souchong).

Earl Grey fans, however, can rest assured that it is a five star review for them.