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.

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.

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.

Use freshly boiled water. Add 2–3g of loose leaf Earl Grey tea per cup and steep for 2–3 minutes. Adjust steeping time to taste — longer for a stronger brew, shorter for a lighter cup. Enjoy as is or with a splash of milk.

Yes. Earl Grey is a black tea, so it naturally contains caffeine. A typical 200ml cup brewed for 3–5 minutes contains around 25–50mg of caffeine, compared to roughly 95mg in a standard cup of coffee. The exact amount in your cup depends on the leaf quality, how much tea you use, and your brew time—steeping longer extracts more caffeine.

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