Twinings Earl Grey Tea, Tea Bags, 50-Count Boxes (Pack of 6)

by Twinings

Product Features

• Case of six 50-count boxes (total of 300 individually wrapped tea bags)
• Fine blend of carefully selected black tea, scented with bergamot
• Pale golden tea with a delicate citrus flavor
• Light and aromatic; natural source of antioxidants
• Historic blend presented to the second Earl Grey by an envoy from China

Product Description

About the Brand

Since 1706, Twinings has been at the forefront of the tea trade. Customers in more than 100 countries enjoy Twinings products, and not just the popular traditional favorites: Twinings now includes products such as fruit and herbal infusions, aromatic teas, and iced teas. These fresh flavors reflect a worldwide trend toward a healthier and more varied lifestyle. The new flavors are as successful as the traditional ones, because Twinings prepares them using skills acquired through three centuries of experience. After quenching thirsts for so many generations, no one knows better than Twinings how to deliver a drink that's in perfect condition. Although British-based, and still operating in England, Twinings also has plants in North Carolina and Calcutta, India. Success in the competitive worldwide tea market was confirmed in 1972 (and again in 1977) when Twinings became the first tea company to win a Queen's Award for Export.

Product Description

Twinings Earl Grey Tea, tea bags, is fine black tea expertly blended with the citrus fruit flavor of bergamot, to deliver an uplifting tea with a unique floral aroma and refreshing taste.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000F4H5QI
• UPC: 070177051136 070177822217
• Item model number: 05333
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #809 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
  • #17 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Beverages > Coffee, Tea & Cocoa > Tea > Black Tea

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a fan, June 24, 2008

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emufan01 (Rockville, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Twinings Earl Grey Tea, Tea Bags, 50-Count Boxes (Pack of 6) (Grocery)

My favorite of the traditional Earl Grey teas is Bigelow. Personally, I find Twinings too light and a bit sour. My favorite Earl Grey is made by Revolution, and includes lavender as an ingredient. If you want an Earl Grey that doesn't hold back on the bergamont, and you don't mind some extra tannins, I'd suggest Rishi or Tazo. If you want to try an Earl with a unique citrus zing, go for Stash Double Bergamont. I think it includes grapefruit flavoring (just my perception). Lady Grey by Twinings also tastes great, and includes small blue flowers, which you can see in the loose leaf version. Cool visual effect against the dark black tea leaves.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a really funny story, February 18, 2008

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Thomas Sobieski "Phoghat" (Elmhurst, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Twinings Earl Grey Tea, Tea Bags, 50-Count Boxes (Pack of 6) (Grocery)

I only drink coffee in the morning and usually only one cup. I'm a pharmacist and used to drink coffee all day long for a little pick-me-up when my energy flagged, but the coffee sometimes bothered my stomach since I drank so much. My doctor suggested I switch to tea.
I started drinking L****n tea, you know the one in the yellow and red box, what did I know about tea? I was working at the time with a young Chinese man (a friend of my son's) and he was a Star Trek fan, as am I. When I went out for a container of tea one day I asked if he wanted anything and he asked for Earl Grey. I asked why and he told me that Capt. Pickard on Gen II always ordered "Earl Grey hot" from the replicator. I laughed as I had seen that too and just never connected with the brand and had one also.
Well, I liked it so much that it became my favorite tea. I still have English Breakfast and some Chinese teas sometimes, but I must have Earl Grey with my dinner. Sometimes people wonder at my "tea sophistication" and I don't tell them where my preference actually comes from.If they only knew.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful smelling and tasting black tea, October 6, 2006

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Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Twinings Earl Grey Tea, Tea Bags, 50-Count Boxes (Pack of 6) (Grocery)

Twinings was founded in London, England in 1706, and has a long and respected tradition of producing only the finest of teas. Earl Grey tea was named after Charles Grey, Second Earl Grey (1764-1845), and is a mixture of black tea and oil of bergamot (a small acidic orange). It is said that Earl Grey learned the recipe of this delicious tea from a Chinese Mandarin and brought it home to England, where it has been a favorite ever since.

OK, let's get down to brass tacks - this is a great tea, produced by a great company, and is my all-time favorite. The tea produced has a wonderful aroma, and an excellent taste. But, a couple of words of warning - don't over-steep the tea, or it will quickly become bitter and unpalatable. Also, while sugar goes well with this tea, I have found that milk dilutes the bergamot too much, and lemon completely hides the bergamot which is the reason for drinking it!

That's my review. If you want a wonderful smelling and tasting black tea, then Earl Grey is for you. If you want tea from a great tea producer, them Twinings is for you. If you want a nectareous drink, then buy Twinings' Earl Grey tea!