I wanted to try an Earl Grey after all these years. I got a sampling, and this one came with a caveat "It's not for everybody". But after I tried it, I never went back to any others. I have it plain, and I love the smokiness and bold flavor. I really look forward to that first cup in the morning. And the second. I tend to go through 4+ pounds a year, and the only other tea I enjoy now happens to be from here also, the New Mexico Breakfast Blend.

William
Medford | 5/8/2025

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First impressions of a smoky-flavored tea with the bergamot of Earl Grey borne out in spades with this fine tea. Takes me back to hanging out in the yurt on the steppes with its smoke, but livens it up with the citrus accent. No longer inclined to put yak butter in my tea against the cold, I do frequently add milk with no ill effects. Highly recommend.

Kirby
Albuquerque | 11/20/2020

I am Obsessed with this tea. For the whole week after I ran out of my first order, I actually dreamt about it every night. It's rich and smooth, pretty strong, but is great with or without cream/milk. My husband even enjoyed it while dealing with a sinus infection, despite usually disliking tea. While the vacuum-sealed packaging initially results in the smoke scent starting out extremely pungent, it fades away with each use and is totally worth enduring through to the second and third cups.

Alix
Memphis | 1/28/2018

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This is my favorite tea right now. The primary flavor is Earl Gray, with just enough smokiness to give it the right amount of complexity and richness. It's great with milk and sugar or black. It's hard to find smoked Earl Gray in the US and I'm so glad to have found such an excellent blend of this type of tea.

Thistle
? | 1/22/2018

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Smoky Earl Grey was first developed in England (mid-20th century?) and is a challenge to find in the States. NM Tea does it brilliantly. Thanks, David!

Joseph
Peoria | 12/10/2017

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This is a great twist for Lapsang fans-it's much more Earl Grey/Bergamot than Lapsang smokiness, but just enough that you know you're drinking a Lapsang. If you're like me and a Lapsang nut, definitely give this a whirl. I am ambivalent about Earl Grey otherwise but I really dig this one.

Robert
Durham, NC | 1/22/2016

I've been a long time drinker (40+ years) of Lapsang Souchong and Earl Grey teas. It was frequently a struggle to decide which to make. Now, I can have the best of both worlds. A friend of mine gave me a tin for my birthday a few months ago, and I love it. It is now hands down my favorite tea. My only word of caution is not to let it steep more than the commended 5 minutes, as it will tend to get bitter. Many teas are fairly forgiving on the timing, but this one is a bit fussy if you want the best flavor. No big deal.

Doug
Lexington, MA | 6/16/2013

I've been a Earl Grey snob well over 15 year and I love to change it up, but I always stay in the Grey. IMO This Smokey EG has a Excellent base with a Beautifully Smokey Strength that wraps the pallet and tantalizes the nose. Thank you NMTC for conjuring up this wonderful experience and I definitely will be ordering more.

Mike Russ
Los Angeles | 9/24/2011

I've been looking for a nice smokey tea. This was one was very well balanced with just the right amount of smokiness.

James
Oklahoma | 6/6/2011

I tried an ounce on whim -having never tried a smoked tea. I have to say I'm not a fan. I love earl grey and I love aged teas -but the smokiness in this tea was overpowering and not at all what I wanted in a tea. Thanks, David, for "gifting" your customers an ounce each month. It allows me to try new teas --some of which are now favorites!

K Mitchell
Albuquerque | 11/4/2010