Earl Grey Tea
Earl Grey is black tea scented with bergamot oil, giving a bright, perfumed citrus note over a malty base.
Flavor Profile
What does Earl Grey taste like?
Earl Grey is black tea scented with bergamot oil, giving a bright, perfumed citrus note over a malty base. The bergamot adds an aromatic lift that makes the cup taste lighter than its base tea suggests. Quality varies widely: good versions balance real citrus fragrance with a smooth black body rather than masking it. Traditionally taken without milk.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Blended
Teas blended or flavored from multiple origins.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Earl Grey
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Earl Grey
Typical brewed serving
Earl Grey is a medium-caffeine black tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 35–60 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Earl Grey Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Earl Grey tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Earl Grey tea?
Earl Grey is black tea scented with bergamot oil, giving a bright, perfumed citrus note over a malty base.
Does Earl Grey tea have caffeine?
Yes. Earl Grey is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 35–60 mg per brewed serving.
What does Earl Grey tea taste like?
Earl Grey is known for a profile led by Citrus, Floral, and Malty, with a medium body.
How do you brew Earl Grey tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 95–100°C, steeping for 3–5 minutes. It can be re-steeped 1 time.
Is Earl Grey tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Earl Grey; its profile centers on Citrus, Floral, and Malty.