Oh Oscar Wilde, you did know how to write an evocative, bacchanalian character; you created a novel which would live on forever and even inspire great tea. The Picture of Dorian Gray is a novel about a man who has a portrait that ages for him and in turn keeps him young and free of injury, but subsequently he is thrust into a world of debauchery and evil. For each sin he commits, the portrait becomes more disfigured and hideous. It's a classic piece of gothic horror, and one worth reading.Being a literary nerd, you can understand why I so enjoy my new favorite tea Dorian Grey. It's bold, stunning, and maybe a bit sinful. At least so in the eyes of Earl Grey purists.
Dorian Grey is a black tea that's a variant of it's cousin Earl Grey. Instead of citrus from bergamot, apples are used to give it fragrance and distinction. Mallow and linden flowers add notes of fruitiness and a deep resonance of caramel for a finish.
If you're looking for a way to switch up your usual morning chai, English Breakfast, or Lipton tea bags this is a fabulous way to start.
Twinings Blackcurrant Tea is my favorite. It's not too sweet but retains a yummy fruityness all the while.
ReplyDeleteSounds fabulous!
ReplyDeleteChai teas have become all the rage here in Ireland, with chai lattes leading the pack.
ReplyDeleteI must admit the only time I make Earl Grey tea is when I am baking brack...
This alternative brew sounds interesting though, will keep an eye out for it...
Ah, you shop at Hina's. Great choice. I enjoyed stumbling onto your blog recently. I linked to you last Thursday on mine. It's always fun to find a local connection in cyberspace. I love the magazine and usually pick mine up at Newcastle Produce.
ReplyDeleteThere's a fabulous tea store on Christopher street, and I really hope they have this. Sounds right up my alley, and the photo's stunning too. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Dorian Grey tea! It sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteI love cups of tea in the morning just like I like glasses of wine in the evening. Never heard of this one. Now I have a new adventure, finding it!
ReplyDeleteGreat headline! Love the literary connection - nothing like a good book and a good cuppa tea!
ReplyDeleteI see you made this post on my 37th birthday ..., more than 5 years ago. Did you know this post is one of the top hits on Google for Dorian Grey tea?
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I looked you up because I bought some Dorian Grey tea on Friday and wanted to see what I was in for. Just had my first couple mugs this morning ( I keep all my tea making paraphernalia at the office ).
Hope you enjoyed it!
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