Earl Grey

Earl Grey is a flavored black tea enhanced with bergamot oil. Its unique citrusy flavor and elegant floral aroma make it a distinctive delight for the senses.

To fully unfold the aroma of Earl Grey, we recommend brewing the tea with filtered water. A splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice can wonderfully complement the citrus notes.

Earl Grey tea can be enjoyed both pure and with milk, depending on your personal taste. Traditionally, Earl Grey is often served without milk to fully highlight the floral and citrusy aroma of the bergamot oil. Many tea enthusiasts appreciate the clear, refined flavor without additional ingredients.

However, there are also fans who, following British tradition, prefer Earl Grey with a dash of milk or cream. It's important to use a mild milk that doesn’t overpower the delicate flavors but gently complements them. Especially when paired with a sweet variant of the tea, milk can add a pleasant creaminess.

Ultimately, it’s up to your individual taste! Try both options and find out which preparation method you prefer.

Earl Grey should typically steep for 3-5 minutes to optimally extract the flavors. However, feel free to experiment with the steeping time to find your personal preference. Our packaging always provides the recommended steeping times.

All tea naturally contains caffeine from the Camellia Sinensis plant. Earl Grey has moderate amounts of caffeine, depending on the tea leaves used. Generally, its caffeine content is comparable to other black teas.

The tea is named after Sir Charles Grey, the 2nd Earl Grey and former Prime Minister of England, who lived in the 19th century. He did not develop this tea himself; supposedly, the blend was crafted for him. Numerous legends surround the reason: whether a British servant of the Earl saved a Chinese mandarin from drowning, the precious bergamot oil accidentally mixed with the tea leaves during a sea voyage, or as a token of gratitude for his reforms that ended the East India Company's tea trade monopoly with China—each story is more adventurous than the last, though none can be substantiated. However, this does not diminish the worldwide enthusiasm for this popular black tea blend.