Harney & Sons Earl Grey Supreme Tea (50 Sachets)

This isn't your standard Earl Grey. Harney & Sons blends bergamot with vanilla and black currant to create something more complex and balanced. Reviewers consistently mention this trio of flavors working together—the bergamot provides that classic citrusy backbone, while the vanilla adds smoothness and the black currant brings subtle fruitiness. Several tea enthusiasts specifically praised finding an Earl Grey with authentic black currant flavor, which can be surprisingly hard to find.

The bergamot is definitely present and aromatic, but it's not overwhelming. Reviewers describe it as 'strong' and 'bold' but also 'balanced' and 'smooth.' The vanilla and black currant keep it from being one-dimensional. If you're worried about that artificial, perfume-like bergamot taste some Earl Greys have, this blend seems to avoid that—the flavor is mellow and the bergamot works with the other notes rather than dominating them.

It's genuinely versatile. Multiple reviewers mentioned enjoying it both ways—straight up to appreciate the complex flavor profile, or with a splash of cream and sweetener for a richer experience. The balanced blend means it doesn't need additions to taste good, but it also accepts them gracefully without the flavors getting lost. This makes it approachable whether you're a purist or prefer your tea dressed up.

The sachets contain actual leaf pieces rather than dust or fannings, which several reviewers specifically appreciated. You can see larger tea particles through the sachet material, and the flavor releases quickly even with a short steep time. That said, the roomy pyramid sachets give the leaves space to expand properly, which contributes to the strong, aromatic brew people rave about.

Honestly, yes—this is worth mentioning. While many reviewers love the tea itself, there have been multiple reports of receiving the wrong variety (a different Harney & Sons tea instead of Earl Grey Supreme), damaged packaging, or noticing the tea tastes different from batch to batch. Some longtime customers mentioned the sachet version tastes different from the tin version. If you receive your order and something seems off, it's worth reaching out to the seller or Harney & Sons directly.

Absolutely. The balanced, not-overpowering flavor makes it approachable for beginners, and it's forgiving if you're still figuring out your ideal steep time—the flavor comes through quickly. At the same time, tea enthusiasts appreciate the nuanced three-flavor blend and quality leaf material. It's one of those rare teas that can serve as both an introduction to Earl Grey variations and a satisfying choice for experienced tea drinkers looking for something beyond the basic bergamot-only versions.