Renaissance Revelry and the Earl You Can Call By Name
Dear Lords, Ladies, and Leaf Enthusiasts of the BAMS Court,
This month, we’re taking a slight detour through time—back to cobbled paths, turkey legs the size of your forearm, and the faint sound of someone shouting “HUZZAH!” in the distance. Because your Tea Master recently went on a noble quest… to the Texas Renaissance Festival.
And lo, did I return victorious—with tea.
Tea of the Month: You Can Call Me Earl – by Herbal Blend & Gourmet Teas
This isn’t your average Earl Grey. This is the Earl after a character arc. The Earl with depth. The Earl who’s seen things, smelled the chocolate, and emerged more complex.
You Can Call Me Earl is a loose-leaf blend that offers a richer, darker, slightly chocolatey take on the classic Earl Grey profile. Long, elegant leaves. A silky bergamot base. A whisper of cocoa that makes you wonder if you accidentally steeped a little mischief in with your leaves.
It’s the kind of tea you sip while plotting something. Something delightful. Possibly involving cloaks.
This tea comes from a small-batch tea maker I stumbled across in the bustling village of the Ren Fest. Their booth was full of scents, scrolls, and zero context labels—and I knew it was fate. I sampled, I swooned, I acquired. And now, you reap the benefits of my overly committed impulse buys.
So this month, as the cold starts creeping in and the holiday chaos begins its slow approach, take a moment to steep something rich and regal.
Light a candle. Speak in an accent. Pretend your cat is a dragon.
Or don’t. Just drink the tea.