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Rare Earl Grey Tea

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A traditional Earl Grey (sometimes written as Earl Gray). A handcrafted black, loose leaf tea, with pure bergamot oil from ancient citrus groves in Calabria, southern Italy.

Free from synthetic flavourings.

Full-bodied and rich with heady citrus notes. A British classic made without compromise.

Earl Grey Tasting Notes

A clean and exceptionally bright infusion. A malty base with exhilarating citrus notes. It can be enjoyed with or without milk, or a twist of lemon zest. Spectacularly balanced and highly versatile; it makes a delicious cold infused iced tea and a brilliant base for cocktails.

Origin

Satemwa Tea Estate, Shire Highlands Malawi
Reggio Calabria, Italy

Cost Per Cup

£0.21 per cup based on 2.5g of tea per 150ml of water and 2 infusions.
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How to infuse our Earl Grey Tea:

  • Quantity

    Use 2.5g of tea per 150ml of water.

  • Temperature

    For the optimum infusion use 90°C water. If you enjoy your tea with milk, please use 100°C water.

  • Time

    Infuse for 45 seconds to 2 minutes, tasting regularly.

  • Infusions

    You can infuse this tea at least twice. With each careful infusion, different subtleties of flavour are revealed.

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More infusion tips

How to infuse your Earl Grey tea is very personal, and these our recommendations based on experience. Please experiment with these variables to your heart's delight; this is a starting point for our Rare Earl Grey, not hard and fast rules. The most delicious tea is the one you love.

Our guide uses a standard tea cup size (150ml/5.5 oz) as a measure, please adjust the quantity of Earl Grey accordingly for less or more water. Our whole loose leaves are of such a high quality that you can infuse our teas at least twice, and the second infusion is often better than the first, with different flavours revealed as the leaf softens. If you prefer your tea stronger, add more leaf, don’t leave it for longer (this will just make it bitter).

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FINANCIAL TIMES

The Number One Earl Grey

Rare Earl Grey is the culmination of many years of blending to create the ultimate expression of a British classic.

Described by the Financial Times as the "number one Earl Grey" in the world.

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Pure Earl Grey - no artificial flavours

Real Italian Bergamot

Made from a blend of hand-crafted orthodox tea leaves and top quality bergamot (a natural cross between a bitter orange and a lemon), Rare Earl Grey is a traditional loose leaf tea using the natural citrus oil to subtly scent the tea rather than drown it in chemical flavours.

We do not add any blue cornflowers, which might look pretty but do not impart any flavour. We do not add any pieces of citrus skin to bulk up the weight of the tea.

This is an Earl Grey tea in its purest form.

Why choose Rare Tea Company's Earl Grey Tea?

Our Rare Earl Grey was named best in the world by the Financial Times, with thousands of five-star reviews. It’s a traditional Earl Grey tea, using real bergamot from Calabria Italy, not flavourings. Our Rare Earl Grey uses the best black tea base, not industrial product or tea dust found in tea bags.

Should you put milk in Earl Grey tea?

Absolutely, drink it as you like. Our Earl Grey is blended to be delicious with or without milk - just infuse it a little longer at a higher temperature.

Is our Earl Grey healthier than big brand bags?

Our Earl Grey uses real Bergamot oil from Calabria, Italy - no synthetic flavourings or UPFs. It’s also loose leaf, so no nanoplastics, microplastics, industrial solvents or other chemicals commonly found in tea bags.

How is Rare Earl Grey made?

Our Earl Grey is made from pure Bergamot oil - a citrus fruit from Calabria. Most Earl Grey teas are made with synthetic flavourings and then dried flowers or blue petals are often added as a disguise to low-quality tea, although they add no flavour.

How should I store Rare Earl Grey tea to keep it fresh?

Bergamot oil is volatile, so it is important to keep it airtight in the tin or resealable bag, tightly closed.

Is Rare Earl Grey suitable for vegans or people avoiding allergens?

Yes, our Earl Grey is a handcrafted black tea with pure citrus oil. We can’t speak for other Earl Greys with many flavourings and additives.

How much caffeine is in Rare Earl Grey tea?

Earl Grey is a caffeinated tea. How much caffeine in Rare Earl Grey depends on how you brew it and for how long - if you want lower caffeine, brew it for a shorter amount of time.

Can I buy Rare Earl Grey wholesale for my café, hotel, or restaurant?

Absolutely, please visit our Wholesale & Trade page.

What’s the history of Earl Grey tea?

The history of Earl Grey tea is mired in myth - how it became a black tea with bergamot scent is debated. However, there was Charles Grey, Prime Minister of Britain in the late 18th century, who was based in Howick Hall, which remains the seat of the Earls Grey. Despite diligent research, there is no clear connection - an age-old story of using fancy titles to promote and sell.

To learn more about the history of Earl Grey, have a look at Infused: Adventures in Tea.

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Returns

The Rare Tea Lady believes that our teas are some of the greatest in the world, and that our range and service are second to none.

In the isolated case that you are not completely satisfied with any product you purchase from our website, please get in contact with our customer services team to discuss returning your order.*

In most instances, we will give you a full refund of the item's cost, excluding postage. We may ask you to return the item to us.** Customers in the UK & European Union have statutory rights not affected by this guarantee, but any bags of tea must remained sealed for this to be in effect.

*We only accept returns/refunds for tea within 30 days of receipt, because it is impossible for us to know if the tea has been stored correctly.

**We will endeavour to ask for pictures where possible - but if you have changed your mind and are outside of any statutory rights time period, return postage is payable by you.

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