I LOVE THIS. I did not expect to enjoy it at all... not really a grapefruit fan.  But the description also mentions bergamot, so I think it is this wonderful mix of flavors on a strong black tea base that really hits the spot on a cold winter day.  I'd say it's more of a sweet grapefruit flavor, rather than an extremely bitter grapefruit flavor, which is probably why I never like grapefruit. I think I steeped it perfectly.  It just reminds me of my favorite Earl Greys of the past, that just don't have flavoring like this anymore.  Bright, refreshing, crisp, brisk, with maybe a hint of cream flavor.    It's just a great flavor that I also haven't ever tasted from any other tea shop before.   Simpson & Vail does it again!
Steep #1 // 1 1/2 teaspoons for a full mug // 22 minutes after boiling // 1 1/2 minute steep
Steep #2 // just boiled // 4 min

I've been a tea drinker off and on for 50 years, and this is the best Earl Grey variety yet. Thank you so much!

Very happy when I opened my new 1 lb bag of Citrus Paradisi tea and inhaled deeply (still happy just thinking about it). I look forward to enjoying this delicious refreshing tea all summer (especially while I'm waiting for winter's "citrus season" to arrive before I buy any grapefruits in the market again). Very glad to find this variety that's "tea" first and "fruity" second without losing that citrus flavor, which enhances the tea as lemon does -- even with sweetener and cream added -- while being unmistakably different.

This is a refreshing take on an Earl Grey. The grapefruit comes through to give this tea a great twist of flavor. I only use a little bit of sweetener with this one.

S&V offers so many Earl Grey blends and I try to sample a new one every time I order. I just tried my first pot of Citrus Paradisi and now I regret that I didn't order a FULL tin! (that will definitely be remedied next order) This blend is marvelously refreshing and the lively grapefruit flavor makes Citrus Paradisi an eclectic member of the Earl Grey family. I tried it plain and enjoyed the strong but smooth Earl Grey flavor with the snap of grapefruit. Adding a touch of local honey brought to mind the sweet tree-ripened grapefruit off my father's tree back home in California. I can't wait to try it iced!