01Hot
- Amount
- 1 tsp (2.5g)
- Water
- 250ml at 100°C
- Time
- 2–3 minutes
Taste at 2 minutes for brightness; push to 3 for more body.
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Classic Earl Grey
Black tea with fragrant bergamot citrus. A bright, familiar cup for your afternoon break.
- Caffeine
- Contains caffeine
- Brew
- 1 tsp · 100°C · 2–3 min
- Milk
- Milk optional
- Best
- Afternoon
Regular price
£3.50
Regular price
Sale price
£3.50
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- Packed by our Huddersfield team
- Free UK delivery from £35
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Is this your cup?
A bright, fragrant, classic Earl Grey that works with lemon or a splash of milk.
Perhaps not if you want a softer, creamier Earl Grey. Try Cream Earl Grey →
Good together
Postage & the practical bits.
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Get to know your tea.
Where the tea was grown
Growing origin not yet confirmed.
Explore the ingredients
Classic Earl Grey
Traditional bergamot black tea
The Earl Grey that actually tastes of tea
Bright bergamot lifts a brisk Sri Lankan black tea without drowning it out. A proper Earl Grey for people who want fragrance and flavour in the same cup.
- Origin
- Sri Lanka
- Caffeine
- Contains caffeine
- Milk?
- Optional, small splash
- Best time
- Afternoon
The story
Bergamot that knows its place
Some Earl Greys lean so hard on the bergamot you forget there is tea underneath. This one keeps the citrus where it belongs: clear and bright at the front, then stepping back to let the black tea come through. The base is Sri Lankan, brisk and full enough to hold its own. Cornflower petals add a bit of colour to the blend without muscling in on the flavour.
Bergamot is the odd one out in the citrus family. It looks like a lumpy lemon but smells more like orange peel mixed with something floral. The oil lifts the cup without making it taste like a boiled sweet. That balance is harder to get right than it sounds, and it is why a good Earl Grey still sells more than any flavoured tea going.
Drink it black to notice the balance first. A splash of milk softens the brisk edge if you want it; a slice of lemon sharpens the citrus. Choose one or the other, not both. Either way, this is an afternoon cup: bright enough to wake you up, familiar enough to feel like a proper break.
How to brew it
How to brew a good cup
02With milk
- Amount
- 1 tsp (2.5g)
- Water
- 250ml at 100°C
- Time
- 3 minutes
A small splash softens the brisk edge without hiding the bergamot.
03Iced
- Amount
- 1.5 tsp (4g)
- Water
- 300ml cold
- Time
- 8–12 hours in the fridge
Strain and serve over ice with a lemon slice.
Shop tip: Remove the leaves as soon as the time is up; Earl Grey turns bitter if left to stew.
Made for moments like
Three o'clock slump
When you need something bright enough to wake you up but familiar enough to feel like a proper break.
First cup for a visitor
A safe choice that most people recognise and enjoy, without being dull about it.
Rainy afternoon reading
Fragrant enough to notice, not so complicated you have to think about it while turning pages.
Lovely withLemon drizzle cakeShortbreadA plain digestiveMarmalade on toastA good book
Weighing it up?
Not quite what you’re after? Try these.
Cream Earl GreyChoose Cream Earl Grey if you want a softer, sweeter, more vanilla-forward cup.From £4.65
Zesty Earl GreyChoose Zesty Earl Grey if you want extra citrus punch from orange and lemongrass.From £4.65
Decaf Earl GreyChoose Decaf Earl Grey if you want the bergamot flavour with most caffeine removed.From £5.95
Good questions
Things people ask us in the shop
Does Classic Earl Grey contain caffeine?
Yes. The base is black tea and naturally contains caffeine. If you prefer most caffeine removed, try Decaf Earl Grey.
Should I add milk to Earl Grey?
It is optional. A small splash softens the brisk edge without hiding the bergamot. Avoid combining milk and lemon in the same cup.
How many cups will I get from a pouch?
At roughly 2.5g per cup, the 50g pouch makes about 20 cups. The 100g makes around 40, and the 250g around 100.
What is the difference between Classic Earl Grey and Cream Earl Grey?
Classic Earl Grey is brisk and citrus-forward. Cream Earl Grey adds a creamy, vanilla-like sweetness that softens everything and makes it richer.
How should I store loose leaf Earl Grey?
Keep it in an airtight container away from light, heat and strong smells. A kitchen cupboard away from the hob is ideal. It will stay fresh for many months.
Full product details
Brisk black tea with fragrant bergamot citrus. A familiar Earl Grey with enough tea character to enjoy black or with a little milk.
Ingredients: Black tea, cornflower petals, natural bergamot flavouring.
How it tastes
Expect brisk black-tea body followed by a bright, orange-peel-like fragrance. Cornflower petals add colour to the dry blend; they are not the declared source of the citrus flavour.
How to brew it
- Tea: 2.5 g—about one teaspoon—per 250 ml
- Water: 100°C
- Time: two to three minutes
Taste at two minutes for a brighter cup. Continue towards three minutes for more black-tea body or if you plan to add a little milk. Remove the leaves promptly.
Milk, lemon and caffeine
Drink it plain to notice the balance first. A small splash of milk softens the brisk edge; lemon sharpens the citrus. Choose one rather than both. Because the base is black tea, this blend naturally contains caffeine.
Prefer most caffeine removed? Try Decaf Earl Grey. Need a naturally caffeine-free infusion? Choose Earl Grey Rooibos. For more brewing help and a comparison of all four styles, read the Classic Earl Grey guide.
Kettle on, bergamot bright
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