1 February 2026

Earl Grey Scottish Shortbread [@NLi10]

 Another present to review? And it’s biscuits again! I’d say these are very `English, but it’s Scottish shortbread so I guess it’s ’Borders’


These are part of the luxury but own brand selection of Shortbread, and when I finish these I have a 2nd to try. The theme of this one is Earl Grey - which is tea with bergamot.


Or in Sainsbury’s list - tea and flavouring, which is fine because it does taste like the tea. There is a hint of heather in here too which is odd.


It’s top quality factory shortbread though - fork holes for even cooling, and a lovely big grain size. Superb - even without the tea.


And the new flavour does add a little something. It’s quite delicate even though the smell is quite potent, and doesn’t impact on the desire to eat the package in one sitting. I managed to ration it out over the week and even let the gift giver try some. A hit - and I’m looking forwards to box two.