BERGAMOT · BRIGHTER BY NATURE

Earl Grey Tea

Meet Earl Grey in all its moods.

Bright bergamot over proper loose leaf tea—from the crisp classic to creamy, zesty, floral, decaf and naturally caffeine-free cups. Find the Earl that tastes like yours.

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  • Natural bergamot flavouring
  • Hand-packed in Yorkshire
A steaming glass cup of Earl Grey with bergamot citrus, loose black tea and a handmade teapot on a deep blue table

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Which Earl Grey is for me?

Choose Classic for a bright, balanced starting point; Cream for a softer vanilla finish; Zesty for extra citrus; Decaf for the familiar flavour with most caffeine removed; or Earl Grey Rooibos for a naturally caffeine-free cup.

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Bergamot, bold & brilliant

Earl Grey Tea: Loose Leaf Blends for Every Palate

Earl Grey is the tea that made bergamot famous. That bright, citrus-floral oil from the rind of a small Italian citrus fruit lifts black tea into something elegant and unmistakable. A proper cup should hit you with fragrance the moment hot water touches the leaves, then settle into a smooth, malty base that carries the citrus all the way through.

Our Earl Grey collection covers the full range. Classic Earl Grey delivers the traditional profile, clean and confident. Cream Earl Grey softens the edges with vanilla-sweet notes, while Zesty Earl Grey doubles down on citrus punch with orange pieces and lemongrass. Yorkshire Fog Earl Grey and Pearl Grey take a gentler path, suited to afternoon cups. And for evenings, Decaf Earl Grey and Earl Grey Rooibos let you keep the ritual without the caffeine.

If you drink tea with milk, you will find something here. If you prefer it black, same story. The range runs from bold to delicate, caffeinated to caffeine-free, so there is an Earl Grey for morning, one for after dinner, and likely one you have never tried.

How to choose

01

Pick by caffeine

Most Earl Greys here are black tea based, so they carry a moderate caffeine lift. For late afternoon or evening, Decaf Earl Grey offers a lower-caffeine option, while Earl Grey Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free.

02

Decide on milk

Cream Earl Grey and Yorkshire Fog Earl Grey hold up well with a splash of milk. Classic Earl Grey works either way. Lighter styles like Pearl Grey are best enjoyed black to taste their subtlety.

03

Match your mood

Want something punchy for morning? Zesty Earl Grey or Classic Earl Grey. Looking for a calmer cup mid-afternoon? Pearl Grey or Yorkshire Fog Earl Grey offer a softer bergamot note.

Where to start

Start with these teas

Porter Hill Classic Earl Grey loose leaf teaClassic Earl GreyStart here if you want the benchmark: bold bergamot, malty base, nothing fussy.From £3.50 Cream Earl Grey black tea, loose leaf: bergamot, creamy and silkyCream Earl GreyBest for anyone who loves Earl Grey with milk or a touch of sweetness.From £4.65 Earl Grey Rooibos, loose leaf: bergamot, rooibos and mellowEarl Grey RooibosA good choice if you want the bergamot flavour without any caffeine.From £4.95
What is Earl Grey tea?

Earl Grey is black tea flavoured with oil of bergamot, a citrus fruit grown mainly in southern Italy. The combination was popularised in Britain in the 1800s and remains one of the most recognised tea styles worldwide.

Does Earl Grey tea contain caffeine?

Most Earl Grey is made with black tea, which contains moderate caffeine. Decaf Earl Grey in this collection is a lower-caffeine option, while Earl Grey Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free.

Can you drink Earl Grey with milk?

Absolutely. Many people add milk, especially to creamier blends like Cream Earl Grey or Yorkshire Fog Earl Grey. Others prefer it black to let the bergamot shine. Both ways are traditional.

What does bergamot taste like?

Bergamot oil has a bright, floral-citrus flavour, somewhere between orange and grapefruit but more aromatic. It gives Earl Grey its distinctive fragrance and lifts the tea above a plain black cup.

Is loose leaf Earl Grey better than teabags?

Loose leaf tea generally uses larger, whole leaves that release more flavour and aroma. You also control the strength by adjusting how much leaf you use, which teabags do not allow.

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FIND YOUR EARL

One family. Four very different cups.

Start with the flavour you fancy. These four signposts make the shelf easier to navigate; the full collection is just above when you want to compare every blend.

THE BERGAMOT DIFFERENCE

Fragrant, bright and much more varied than it looks.

Earl Grey begins with tea and bergamot, then the personality changes with the leaf, the citrus and anything layered alongside them. Brew for two to three minutes first: a shorter infusion keeps the cup bright, while a little extra leaf gives milk enough flavour to work with.

Loose leaf
1 tsp per cup
Water
100°C
Infusion
2–3 minutes
Natural ingredientsNo artificial flavourings in these blends.
Packed in YorkshirePrepared in small batches by our team.
Clear delivery optionsPacked with care in Yorkshire.

EARL GREY, EXPLAINED

A few things people ask before choosing.

Does Earl Grey contain caffeine?

Most Earl Grey starts with black tea, so it contains caffeine. Our black-tea Earl Greys are tagged medium-caffeine. Decaf Earl Grey has most of its caffeine removed, while Earl Grey Rooibos is naturally caffeine free.

Can I add milk to Earl Grey?

Absolutely. Classic Earl Grey has enough structure for a splash, while Cream Earl Grey and Yorkshire Fog are especially at home with milk. Add a little more leaf rather than over-brewing if you like a stronger cup.

What are natural flavourings?

Natural flavourings are concentrated aromatic ingredients obtained from natural sources. They help us keep bergamot’s bright, fragrant character clear and consistent from batch to batch without using artificial flavourings. Every Porter Hill tea is vegan.

How should I brew loose leaf Earl Grey?

Use one teaspoon per cup, freshly boiled water and begin with a two-to-three-minute infusion. Taste at two minutes if you enjoy a brighter cup; add a little more leaf for milk rather than leaving it to become bitter.

Why choose loose leaf Earl Grey?

Loose leaves have room to open and release their aroma, so the black tea and bergamot taste clearer and more layered. A basket infuser makes it every bit as simple as a teabag.