Earl Grey is a true classic; ours is a full-leaf Ceylon black tea from Sri Lanka, flavoured with bergamot, the fragrant Italian citrus fruit whose essential oil has defined the Earl Grey style since Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, received the blend as a diplomatic gift in the 1830s.
This is Earl Grey at its most direct with a zesty and exhilarating fresh citrus aroma, slightly dry to the nose, with a rounded and balanced orange rind flavour that matches the natural tang of the Ceylon base.
A pleasantly dry finish with a lingering citrus sweetness. The blue cornflowers in the dry leaf add visual character without contributing flavour - they're there because Earl Grey Bravo should look as good in the teapot as it tastes in the cup.
As a black tea, this has a fuller caffeine level, making it a good choice for morning or early afternoon. It is typically lower in caffeine than coffee.
- Tea type: Black Tea
- Caffeine: High caffeine
- Preparation: 100° for 2-3 mins. Steep longer for a bolder cup, especially if adding milk.
- Weight: 50g
Where our tea comes from
We work with a specialist tea importer who sources directly from the farmers and growers in some of the world's best tea regions. Sourcing directly means that the tea reaches you fresher, and you get whole-leaf quality without the big price tag.
It's the same approach we've always taken with our coffee - really good quality, but at a price that makes sense for everyday drinking.
Getting the best from loose leaf tea
Brewing methods differ depending on the tea and whether you're adding milk, so use the following as a rough guide.
Use about one teaspoon (2 to 3g) of leaves per cup, and always start with freshly poured water rather than re-boiling what's left in the kettle. Temperature and steep time make a big difference, so check the guide on each tea, but as a general rule, allow for at least 2 minutes for your tea to steep.
Black and herbal teas like it boiling hot, while green teas are happier a little cooler. A tea infuser, strainer or teapot with a filter gives the leaves room to open up, and that's where all the flavour comes from.
Keeping your tea fresh
Store your tea in an airtight container somewhere cool, dark and away from sunlight and moisture. Matcha needs extra care, because light quickly dulls its colour and flavour. That's why our matcha comes in packaging without the window you'll see on our other teas.
If purchasing matcha tea, keep it in its pouch or in an opaque, airtight tin rather than a glass jar, and once opened, enjoy it within a month or two while it's vibrant and green.
Tea also picks up smells easily, so keep it away from spices and strong-smelling food. That includes your coffee, however much we love it!
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We aim to dispatch all orders placed online within 24 hours Monday to Friday however, if we have / had a promotion running, we appreciate your maximum patience for your order to be dispatched as there may be a delay of up to a week to dispatch (all orders will remain freshly prepared on the day it's dispatched).
Orders placed on bank holidays or during other closure periods will be dispatched as soon as possible, depending on the amount of orders we receive during this time.
