Earl Grey
Earl Grey
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Well-caffeinated, floral, and smooth, our Earl Grey is blended with tippy high mountain black tea, first press bergamot, and rainforest-harvested vanilla bean, decorated with bright blue bachelor's buttons. A delicately layered direct-source fusion from small-production artisan farmers of Nepal, Italy, Africa, and Central Oregon.
In Depth
Tea Details
Regions
Organic whole leaf (two leaves and a bud) black tea from the high mountains of Ilam, Nepal
Organic bergamot from Southern Italy
Organic Vanilla bean from Madagascar
Organic (sometimes locally grown) bachelor's buttons
Flavor Profile
The quality of each ingredient separately and their beautiful synthesis combined as Earl Grey defines who we are as a company. The tea is rich and resonant, the true (not synthetic) bergamot carries a citrusy lift, and the real vanilla bean finishes with creamy depth. Welcome to Earl Grey Paradise.
Impact
We partner with Nepal Tea Collective to source our tea with direct social good impact. We support economic and educational initiatives in a place where we have danced with the children of the tea mountains and have sorted leaves with groups of smiling grandmas.
Lafaza Vanilla's community-based direct trade model protects worker's right to a fair price, and their collective of smallholder farms protects the region's biodiversity. They also fund libraries and help with clean water initiatives.
Steeping Instructions
Steep 2.5 grams (or about a tablespoon) per 8 ounces boiled water for 4 minutes. Enjoy. Re-steep if inclined.
When using Iced Tea Sachets, add one sachet to a 1 gallon container. Pour 1/3 gallon (approx. 45 oz) 200º+ water over sachet. Cover and steep for 4 minutes. Add 2/3 gallons (approx. 90 oz) cold water. Remove sachet and chill tea.
Recipes and Variations
Our Earl Grey makes an excellent addition to crème brulee. Infuse in the cream of any cream-based dessert, strain, and use cream as recipe follows.
Earl Grey, surprisingly, is our absolute favorite iced tea. Steep hot and strain over ice.
Caffeine Level
40-60 mg/cup when brewed according to Steeping Instructions
Ingredients
Organic black tea, organic bachelor's buttons, organic bergamot from Calabria, Italy, organic Madagascar vanilla bean
Customer Reviews
Earl Grey tea with lavender is a beautifully fragrant blend that offers a soothing twist on the classic. The bold citrusy notes of bergamot pair perfectly with the calming floral aroma of lavender, creating a relaxing and uplifting cup. It’s smooth, refreshing, and ideal for a peaceful morning or a calming evening ritual.
Thank you for your kind words, Nathan! We are especially proud of our Earl Grey and we are so glad to hear you are loving it. Our Earl Grey actually doesn't have any lavender in it :). Those beautiful blue flowers you see in it are bachelors buttons!
I pretty much will only drink Metolius Tea...I have become a tea snob because their quality is so excellent. Had to bulk order before I moved out of state, and will continue to get bulk bags because I enjoy it so much! Earl Grey is my all time favorite, but I also love their Black and Gold, Sweet Bee Green, and Jasmine Dragon Pearl.
Thank you for sharing these kind words about our tea, Emma!
Favorite earl grey!
Thank you, Nancy!
The best!
Thank you Leah!
This tea is spectacular, but the tin it came in was almost impossible to open. The lid fit too tightly. Is there a way to fix this?
Tina, I'll get in touch privately about your tin!