I had written previously about variants on the traditional Earl Grey tea. Adagio's Earl Grey Moonlight (http://www.adagio.com/black/earl_grey_moonlight.html) calls itself a "cream" blend. Perusing their website, I think this means that they added some sort of non-dairy cream flavoring to the tea blend. They have also added vanilla.
The aroma is quite charming. It has the citrus-y notes of traditional Earl Grey, muted by just the slightest hint of vanilla. The taste is not significantly different from classic Earl Grey. The vanilla and cream notes are noticeable only in the finish, providing a mellowing after the initial sharp floral tang of the Bergamot. I think this tea would appeal to fans of Twinings Lady Grey and other lighter Earl Grey blends. Personally, I would have liked a stronger vanilla and/or cream element.
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