Earl Grey Black Tea

Earl Grey is a popular classic with notes of citrus and spice. Our Earl Grey is flavored with oil of bergamot sourced from Italy, with a smooth, citrusy, slightly floral flavor and a full body with a smooth finish. This tea is refreshing hot or iced, or even prepared as a London Fog Latte!

Cups Per Package

This tea is carefully blended and packaged by hand in a reusable tin or a resealable kraft bag. Our 4 oz. tin or kraft bag makes approximately 40 cups of tea. Our 8 oz. kraft bag makes approximately 80 cups.

Ingredients

Yunnan black tea, bergamot essential oil.

Tasting Notes

Smooth and balanced, with notes of citrus, spice, malt, and smoke.

How to Brew Earl Grey Tea

Use 1 level teaspoon per 6 oz. water. Heat water to boiling. Steep for 3 to 4 minutes.

We recommend preparing Earl Grey using a teapot, tea infuser, or tea filter. These brewing methods allow the loose leaf tea leaves to fully expand and result in a richer, more flavorful cup. Earl Grey can be enjoyed on its own or with a splash of milk and sweetener.

We also recommend using Earl Grey to make a London Fog!

Earl Grey Tea Caffeine Content

Black tea contains a moderate amount of caffeine, less than half as much as coffee per cup.

Earl Grey Tea Benefits

Black tea boosts energy, helps with focus, and is a lower-caffeine alternative to coffee.

More About Earl Grey

Citrusy and with a hint of sweetness and spice, Earl Grey is a tea flavored with bergamot essential oil. While the history of Earl Grey tea is unclear, it most likely acquired its name from Earl Charles Grey, a 19th-century British Prime Minister who helped to popularize the tea. Today, Earl Grey is a well-loved classic.

Bergamot is a small, pear-shaped citrus fruit cultivated primarily in the Mediterranean. The aromatic essential oil pressed from the rind of bergamot has a slightly spicy, citrusy taste that, when added to tea, lends Earl Grey its distinctive flavor. While bergamot is typically added to black tea to make a classic Earl Grey, the essential oil can be added to any type of tea to create a similar flavor.

Our Earl Grey is a true classic, blending Yunnan black tea with bergamot essential oil from Italy to create a rich tea with a smooth, citrusy flavor. In addition to our classic Earl Grey, we also carry Earl Grey Français, made with bergamot from France for a stronger, spicier cup. Earl Grey Lavender blends Earl Grey tea with lavender blossoms from Provence to create a wonderfully relaxing tea with a soothing floral note.

Finally, Earl Grey Rooibos is a wonderful option for those looking to cut down on caffeine or for a soothing bedtime cup. Rooibos, a naturally caffeine-free herbal tea, is blended with bergamot to create a flavorful and aromatic cup that warms and soothes.

Whether you’re looking for a classic Earl Grey, or to explore the rich variety of bergamot flavored teas, we’re sure to have something that strikes your fancy!