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Greatest Hits and Missives
by Benedict Monk

Thursday, January 15, 2004

-How and when to serve-


What niche market might Twinings be tapping into with Lady Grey that they were missing with Earl Grey?

Lady GreyEarl Grey
CharacterCharacter
A sumptuous blend of oriental teas, orange and lemon peel, flavored with a hint of Bergamot.The classic blend of fine teas delicately scented with the mediterranean citrus fruit of bergamot.
How and when to serveHow and when to serve
Serve black or with a little milk. A classic, yet delicate tea, perfect for the afternoon or early evening.Black or with very little milk, but never lemon which detracts from the Bergamot. Some have it for breakfast, most in the afternoon, and some in the evening.

Both are considered "light" in strength, something more aggressive teetotalers can counter by oversteeping, or.. or by adding kosher salt for texture, remaking the formerly wussie tea into a brisk, sumptuous blend of brine and Bergamot.

Bergamot is going on my list of baby names.

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