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Cracked open the sampler box this morning and the Italian bergamot is unmistakable in every single pouch. The black tea base holds up nicely even after a few minutes of steeping, and having five different takes on the classic makes it easy to find my favorite.

The bergamot in these five blends is genuinely Italian—bright and citrusy without ever turning soapy. I’ve been working through one each morning, and the black tea base stays bold enough to hold up to a splash of milk. This box turned me into an earl grey person.

I wasn't sure a sampler could have this much range, but all five blends feel distinct while keeping that bright Italian bergamot note front and center. The black tea base is hearty enough to stand up to milk, which is exactly how I take mine in the afternoon.