Harney & Sons Earl Grey Supreme, Black Tea, 20 Sachets

These are really good. The tin and the teabag are so pretty! I feel fancy drinking these lol flavor is great

This review is for Harney & Sons Earl Grey Supreme in sachets. My go-to tea has always been Earl Grey with bergamot flavoring (mostly Twinings), but after reading and becoming concerned about the large amount of microplastics found in tea bags, I wanted to find a product without this problem. However, trying to find a brand whose information was clear about plastics was difficult. Most were close-mouthed or vague about the topic. When I contacted Harney & Sons, I got a prompt and clear reply, which I'm including below. I ordered some, and found it to be an excellent delicious tea. Their sachets are pretty much like a tea bag except that they are made of a naturally produced material that is shaped into a more open shape, facilitating more room for expansion of the tea leaves and better flow of the water around the tea leaves. The sachets also have a coarser mesh than the typical bag, because the tea they use consists of whole and broken tea leafs, rather than the extra-fine dust-like tea used in the bags. This makes for a great, clear flavor, with no "tea dregs" in the bottom of your cup. I make my tea in a 14oz Yeti container, and increase my brewing time to 6-7 minutes, and with this formula, one sachet is perfect, and does not become bitter in spite of the extra brewing time. Here is Harney & Sons detailed and informative reply to my query about their sachets:Thank you for reaching out. Here at our production facility in Millerton, we have made good progress in our transition to replacing our nylon material for our teas packaged in sachets. We're pleased to say as of June 2024 that 95% of our sachets are now using a sugarcane based material. The list of teas that are not using the sugarcane material are:Hot Cinnamon Spice, Decaf Hot Cinnamon Spice, Green Hot Cinnamon Spice, Herbal Hot Cinnamon SpiceWe are still trying to figure out how to switch these remaining blends over and hope that soon we will be at 100% sugarcane sachet production. So far the new material and cinnamon are not compatible.As for all of the sachet blends, the plant-based material we are using comes from sugarcane grown in Thailand. The sugarcane is fermented and bacteria eats the fermented sugar making lactic acid which is converted into a fiber that creates the mesh that holds in the tea but allows the liquid tea to flow to you. So all sugar is converted and none remains in your sachets material, making it safe for diabetics and those concerned with sugar intake.The sugarcane sachets are compostable, but in full transparency, it will not decompose well in your compost pile out back. This material needs more heat than a home compost pile can provide, in order breed enough bacteria to digest it. We have commissioned a study with the Cary Institute to see if we can solve this problem. While we want to offer this new material for all our sachet teas, it will take some time to get to 100%.Our paper tea bags are compostable, oxygen bleached with a method that does not produce dioxins, there is no epichlorohydrin, PET, or PLA in our paper tea bags. We offer a variety of certified organic teas in them. The tea bags are fastened with a knot in the string, so there is no glue or staple on the tea bag, and they are a great choice if you have any concerns about microplastics.

I’ve tried countless Earl Grey teas, but Harney & Sons is truly in a league of its own. The bergamot aroma is absolutely delightful, and the blend creates the perfect start to the morning—smooth, balanced, and full of flavor. The pyramid-style sachets are not only elegant but also highly functional. Made from a natural material, they allow the tea leaves to fully expand, ensuring optimal water flow and an exceptional brew every time. And let’s not forget the charming tin it comes in—it’s both practical and aesthetically pleasing. Highly recommend this tea for any Earl Grey lover!

Elegant teabags and delicious tea. Silky teabag sachets would make a lovely gift for a tea lover.

Finally the taste of Earl Grey tea I've missed from Twinings before they changed their recipe. This tea has the bergamot smell and taste from the Earl Grey tea of the past. I love it! I'll be ordering more of this tea.

I've been into making milk tea at home recently and absolutely love Earl Grey tea.The scent and the flavor extracted from these tea bags are amazing. The cost is however quite premium. I would recommend this tea only if you really have money to spend and want to spend it.If you're like me and brewing this with milk and sugar, you honestly wont be able to tell the difference from cheap and expensive tea and in that situation I would highly recommend finding a more economical solution. But if you're here to taste pure earl grey tea, I would definitely get this product as the sachets are convenient and quite great :)

Very smooth and not too strong I actually like that about this tea. It's a nice tea in the morning with breakfast or to drink relaxing watching the sunrise. Very fresh in the tin and stays fresh. This is an excellent tea.

Nice hint of vanilla.