夏日灰

The cream note in this earl grey is so soft it almost tastes like a dessert tea, but the bergamot still comes through. Steeping it for about three minutes keeps it smooth without any bitterness. Sad it's only around for the summer.

I grabbed this as a summer treat and it's exactly that—the bergamot is lighter than a classic earl grey, letting the soft cream note shine through without any heaviness. Brews up a pale, gentle cup that I actually crave on warm afternoons.

I keep a tin on my desk for those afternoons when regular earl grey feels too heavy, and this hits the spot every time. The bergamot is there but softer, letting a gentle cream note smooth everything out without turning sweet. It's a shame it vanishes when summer ends.