Earl Grey by Arbor Teas vs. Silky Earl Grey by Teajo Teas

Today, in the second-to-the-last of our first elimination rounds, Arbor Tea's Earl Grey is going up against Teajo's Silky Earl Grey. May the best tea win!


Earl Grey by Arbor Teas
Teaware: 16oz glass infuser mug with lid
Measured dry: 2 teaspoons
Water Temperature: Boiling
Steeping Time: 4 minutesAdditives: 4 teaspoons of raw sugar





Silky Earl Grey by Teajo Teas
Teaware: 16oz glass infuser mug with lid
Measured dry: 2 teaspoons
Water Temperature: Boiling
Steeping Time: 3 minutes
Additives: 4 teaspoons of raw sugar





Now that both cups have been properly infused, let's see how they meet the criteria!

1. Does the tea taste smooth, without any jarring notes?

• Arbor Tea: Yes, this is a nice, smooth Earl Grey.

• Teajo Teas: Ohhhh, yes! I want to slide into this cup and float for a while! It's delightfully smooth, and definitely lives up to the "Silky" part of its name.

2. If this is a variety blend, does the Earl Grey flavor profile maintain the driver's seat?

• Arbor Tea: Not applicable, this is a straightforward Earl Grey.

• Teajo Teas: The cacao and licorice notes add depth and detail, but there is no question that the Earl Grey flavors are large and in charge.

3. Is there a "Wow!" factor? Something that makes it stand out?

• Arbor Tea: This is tasty and enjoyable, but it doesn't really stand out.

• Teajo Teas: Every single sip comes with its own "Wow." From the incredible freshness and intricate layers of flavor to the delightfully smooth and supportive base, this tea is in a league of its own.

4. How is the astringency? Does it detract from the tea?

• Arbor Tea: Very mild and hardly noticeable. 

• Teajo Teas: There is none at all, and nothing to detract from its experience.

5. Does it have any special ties to sustainability, Fair-Trade, or eco-friendliness?

• Arbor Tea: Yes, this is a certified organic and fair trade tea from a company that uses exclusively biodegradable packaging and carbon offsets. 

• Teajo Teas: Yes, this is an organically grown, single-estate, biodynamic tea. 

Jake's Opinion: The Teajo is a spectacular blended Earl Grey, and enjoyable for all its elements. The Arbor, while a solid Earl Grey, is like water in comparison.

Lyssa's Opinion: I am so, so grateful that Tea Sipper recommended Teajo, because it has blown nearly everything else out of the water. I love the freshness, the base, and the supporting notes... heck, I just love this tea! It's kind of unfair to put it up against anything else, because it will just be too difficult to beat. The Arbor is a nice, solid Earl Grey on its own with wonderful ties to sustainability, but it just can't hold a candle to the awesomeness that is the Teajo.


So, the winner of this face/off is...

Silky Earl Grey by Teajo Teas