It is an Italian citrus fruit, a cross between bitter orange and lime, whose essential oil is used for its unique floral and zesty fragrance.

Black Tea Earl Gray - Bergamot

Savor the excellence of our Earl Gray Black Tea , a delicate composition that combines the intensity of black tea with the aromatic notes of Calabrian bergamot. Each cup invites you to discover a bouquet of flavors, enriched by the elegance of flower petals. Let yourself be seduced by this infusion that is both tasty and refined, a true homage to the tradition of tea.

Power of flavored black tea: 9/10
Main Notes: With the characteristic flavor of bergamot
To savor: In the morning and after the lunch

Buy our Earl black tea, the best value for money black tea with bergamot. Discover our recipe ideas and usage tips.

Packaging

Reference TNC

€6.10

Bergamot Freshness

The lively, fruity and captivating aroma of bergamot for an experience that gently awakens the senses.

Floral Elegance

Embellished with delicate flower petals for a refined visual touch and a harmonious infusion.

Timeless Tradition

The most famous flavored tea in the world, reinterpreted with exacting standards by Le Comptoir de Toamasina.

Earl Grey Black Tea is undoubtedly the most famous and consumed flavored tea in the world. Le Comptoir de Toamasina has selected for you an elegant blend, based on a very beautiful base of rigorously sourced black teas. This tea embodies the perfect meeting between the robustness of oxidized tea leaves and the incredible zesty freshness of bergamot.

Legend has it that Earl Charles Grey, British Prime Minister in the 19th century, received a gift of bergamot-flavored tea which seduced him so much that he asked his tea merchant to reproduce it. Since then, Earl Grey has been the absolute symbol of English elegance. Each cup invites you to discover a balanced bouquet of flavors: neither too bitter, nor too light, simply invigorating.

Comptoir's words

"Earl Grey is an absolute must-have. Our goal was to offer you a highly aromatic version, where the essential oil of bergamot expresses itself fully and naturally, without masking or crushing the nobility of black tea. It is the perfect morning tea to gently awaken the mind."

What is bergamot?

Bergamot is a small citrus fruit originating mainly from southern Italy (especially Calabria). It is believed to be a cross between a bitter orange and a lime. Its flesh is too acidic and bitter to be consumed directly, but it is its skin (the zest) that contains a treasure: an essential oil of incredible aromatic power.

Its notes are at once tart, very fruity, floral and sweetly bitter. It is this rich and so particular scent which, once deposited on the black tea leaves, gives Earl Grey its legendary signature, recognizable as soon as the bag is opened.

Comparative Sensory Analysis

Earl Grey vs Russian Taste vs Plain black tea

Two visions of citrus against plain tea

Bergamot · Floral freshness

Lively citrus · Zesty

Floral · Petals

Body · Black tea tannin

Earl Grey (Our selection)

Imperial Russian Taste

Plain black tea

Bergamot in its purest form: unlike the "Russian Taste" tea which mixes bergamot, lemon and grapefruit on a very full-bodied base, Earl Grey leaves the field open to bergamot alone. The citrus expresses itself frankly, very floral and fresh, supported by a balanced black tea base.

Earl Grey · Russian Taste · Black tea

The Olfactory Pyramid of Earl Grey

How the aromas unfold, from the first impression to the finish

Technical Sheet

What You Receive

Country of originWorld (Blend of exceptional black teas)
Botanical speciesCamellia Sinensis
IngredientsBlack tea, natural bergamot flavor, flower petals
Main NotesIntense notes of Bergamot (floral citrus)
To be enjoyedAt breakfast and at "Tea Time"
PackagingResealable pouch 80g, 160g or 480g
LogisticsPrepared within 24h - Delivered within 48h

How to prepare your Earl Grey

Measure precisely: dose 2 to 3 grams of tea for 250 ml of water.
Ideal temperature: heat your water to 85-90°C. Boiling water would crush the volatile essential oils of the bergamot.
Steep: wait 3 to 4 minutes to get the perfect balance between the black tea tannins and the citrus.
Tasting: filter. Traditionally drunk plain or with a very thin slice of lemon, Earl Grey also goes perfectly with milk tea culture.

5 Creative Recipes Around Bergamot

The natural elegance of Earl Grey allows it to be used in cocktails as well as in baking.

1. The London Fog (Bergamot Chai Latte)

Ingredients

15 cl boiling water and 15 cl milk (cow, oat or almond)
2 heaping tsp of Earl Grey Black Tea
A few drops of vanilla extract
1 tsp honey

Preparation

Steep the Earl Grey tea in hot water for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat and froth the milk with the vanilla and honey.
Pour the hot tea into a large mug, then gently add the vanilla milk froth on top. Perfect for foggy mornings!

2. Mint Earl Grey Iced Tea

Ingredients

20g Earl Grey Bergamot Black Tea
1 liter cold water
1 handful of fresh mint leaves
Cane sugar syrup (optional) and ice cubes

Preparation

Place the tea leaves and fresh mint in 1 liter of cold water.
Let steep in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours (cold brew).
Filter, sweeten slightly if desired, and serve over plenty of ice cubes. Cold brewing exalts the bergamot without any bitterness.

3. "Earl Grey Martini" Cocktail with Gin

Ingredients

5 cl Gin
3 cl Earl Grey syrup (see next recipe)
2 cl fresh lemon juice
Ice cubes and lemon zest

Preparation

In a shaker, place the ice cubes, gin, lemon juice and tea syrup.
Shake vigorously.
Strain into a martini glass (without the ice cubes) and garnish with the lemon zest. A very elegant and balanced cocktail.

4. Homemade Earl Grey Tea Syrup

Ingredients

25 cl water
200g cane sugar
4 tbsp Earl Grey Black Tea

Preparation

In a saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil until it forms a syrup texture.
Remove from heat, plunge the tea in, cover and let steep for 15 minutes.
Filter finely. Keep this syrup in the fridge to sweeten your yogurts, pancakes or create your own cocktails!

5. Earl Grey Tea Sponge Cake

Ingredients

200g flour, 150g sugar, 3 eggs
100g melted butter, 1 sachet baking powder
15 cl milk
3 tbsp powdered Earl Grey Black Tea (finely blended)

Preparation

Blend the tea leaves in a blender to obtain a fine powder.
Whisk the eggs and sugar, add the milk, the butter, then the flour, baking powder and tea powder.
Pour into a buttered pan and bake at 180°C for about 35-40 minutes. A marvel for a snack!

Extend the Experience with Le Comptoir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the name "Earl Grey" come from?

"Earl" means Count in English. This tea takes its name from Charles Grey, British Prime Minister in the 1830s, who allegedly received or ordered this bergamot-flavored blend. It is now a global standard.

What exactly is bergamot?

It is a citrus fruit originating mainly from southern Italy. Its essential oil is extracted from the peel. Its fragrance is unique: a lemony, zesty blend, with a strong floral note and a hint of bitterness.

At what temperature should I steep it?

Between 85 and 90°C. Do not pour boiling water (100°C) because it would burn the black tea and instantly volatilize the subtle scents of the bergamot.

Can it be drunk with milk?

Yes! Although some prefer it plain, Earl Grey goes very well with milk. The famous "London Fog" drink is actually a latte made with Earl Grey and vanilla.

"The absolute classic of Tea Time — the intensity of black tea meeting the captivating liveliness of bergamot."

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Bergamot · Floral Elegance · Comptoir Selection