Crème Undone

The bergamot hits first, bold and a little sharp, then the vanilla softens it into something almost creamy. I brewed a cup after dinner and it had that rich, steady finish the description promises. Probably the most "literary" tea I've owned, and I mean that as a compliment.

The French vanilla rounds out the bergamot beautifully without ever making it cloying, and the cup is as robust as the story it's named for. I've been brewing this every rainy afternoon since it arrived, and it's become the kind of ritual I actually look forward to.

The bergamot oil here is no shy whisper—it hits upfront with that classic Earl Grey punch, then the French vanilla rounds it out into something almost creamy. I brewed a cup yesterday afternoon and found myself reaching for a second one just to savor the finish. It’s got the kind of depth that makes