Caffiend: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's Earl Grey Tea

Tastes like: A full, tangy citrus tea with a rich Bergamot flavor (Bergamot is a Mediterranean citrus fruit, and Earl Grey derives its taste from the fruit's oil).

By Niki D'Andrea

January 12, 2009

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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's Earl Grey Tea

Looks like: A rich, black tea.

Smells like: Fragrant citrus fruits.

Tastes like: A full, tangy citrus tea with a rich Bergamot flavor (Bergamot is a Mediterranean citrus fruit, and Earl Grey derives its taste from the fruit's oil).

Caffeine and other contents: It can be hard to gauge the exact caffeine content in fresh brewed teas, because the caffeine amount fluctuates with each flush. However, the average amount of caffeine in a cup of Earl Grey tea is 40 mg -- half that of a Red Bull energy drink.

Caffeine kick: Very subtle, but stronger than the kick you'd get from a green tea. Don't expect any extended energy rushes. Coffee Bean's Earl Grey is more about savoring the flavor.

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Niki D'Andrea has covered subjects including drug culture, women's basketball, pirate radio stations, Scottsdale staycations, and fine wine. She has worked at both New Times and Phoenix Magazine, and is now a freelancer.

Contact: Niki D'Andrea