Earl Grey tea is a fragrant black tea flavoured with natural bergamot oil, giving it a distinctive citrus aroma and smooth, refreshing taste. A classic and popular choice, Earl Grey loose leaf tea can be enjoyed black or with milk, making it a versatile everyday tea.

Loose leaf tea is often more flavourful and aromatic because it contains larger, better-quality leaves rather than fine tea dust. It also gives you more control over strength and brewing time.

A good starting point is 1 teaspoon (around 2–3g) per cup. Use a little more if you prefer a stronger brew.

For most cups, 2–3 minutes works well. Brew for 4–5 minutes for a stronger cup, especially if adding milk.

Yes. Earl Grey is a black tea, so it naturally contains caffeine. The exact amount varies depending on leaf, quantity used, and brew time.

Typically around 35–50 cups, depending on how much leaf you use and how strong you brew it.

Earl Grey tea is named after Charles Grey, the 2nd Earl Grey, who was British Prime Minister in the 1830s.

The most common story is that the tea was created for (or dedicated to) him, and the name stuck. There are a few versions of the origin story, but the link to Earl Grey himself is where the name comes from.