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Vahdam Imperial Earl Grey Loose Leaf

Bergamot deep enough to fill the room. The kind of note that lingers.

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Form

Loose leaf

Leaf

Black

Brew temp

212°F

Steep time

3-5 min

The verdict

Where this pick fits.

High-grown Assam and Darjeeling black tea, dosed generously with cold-pressed bergamot oil. Bergamot is the kind of perfume note that lingers in the room after the cup is empty. Vahdam grinds it fresh and packs it dense.

Bergamot deep enough to fill the room. The kind of note that lingers. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve — without pretending to solve every stage after it.

Quick take

  • Best for: morning, office, cold-day work
  • Format: Loose leaf
  • Leaf: Black
  • Caffeine: high

Best for

Where it earns its keep.

  • · morning
  • · office
  • · cold-day work

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Head to head

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