Ceylon Earl Grey
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This Ceylon Earl Grey is FBOP black tea from Uva, Sri Lanka, scented with bergamot oil and cornflower petals for a bright, citrus cup. For what Earl Grey tea is and how our four styles compare, see the collection page. Steep at 95°C for three to five minutes. Loose leaf from 100 g, plus pyramid bags and a gift tin.
How to brew Ceylon Earl Grey
Fine Uva FBOP Ceylon black tea infused with fragrant bergamot, brewing into a bright crimson cup with classic citrus notes. Water just off the boil and 3 to 5 minutes bring out the bergamot without bitterness.
Fragrant, elegant and refreshing — the bright citrus of bergamot balanced by brisk Uva Ceylon. Steep 3 minutes for a lighter cup that lets the bergamot sing, or up to 5 for more body; any longer can turn it bitter. Perfect black or with a slice of lemon to lift the citrus, or a little honey. If you take milk, add a splash after brewing.
Details
Where It's Grown
On the sun-drenched eastern slopes of Sri Lanka's central highlands, Uva is home to some of the most aromatic teas in the world. Between 900 and 1,500 metres, the leaf matures slowly in cool mountain air, building a crisp, clean briskness and a pronounced aroma with hints of wood and honey.
Our Ceylon Earl Grey (FBOP grade) brings this character to the cup: classical bergamot with citrus notes.
From December to February the northeast monsoon brings rain to these eastern hills. Then, from July to September, the dry, cool kachan winds of the southwest monsoon sweep over the mountains. This gentle stress concentrates flavour in the leaf, giving Uva's seasonal teas their famous mellow, almost wintergreen-like fragrance.
About this Ceylon Earl Grey
This cup is our classic earl grey black tea in loose leaf and pyramid bags: Ceylon FBOP from Uva with bergamot and cornflower. For what Earl Grey tea is, Grey vs Gray spelling, and how our French, organic and green styles fit in, see the Earl Grey tea collection.
Part of our Earl Grey tea range at TEA TOP.
This Ceylon Earl Grey
This Ceylon Earl Grey
Our Earl Grey is FBOP Ceylon black tea from Uva, on the eastern highlands of Sri Lanka, scented with bergamot oil and finished with cornflower petals. The leaf is wiry and tippy, so it colours the cup quickly.
- Region
- Uva, Sri Lanka
- Grade
- FBOP
- Leaf
- Wiry, twisted
- Formats
- Loose leaf & pyramid bags
- Style
- Bergamot black
The Uva map above shows where the leaf is grown. For a certified organic bergamot cup from Idalgashinna, see Organic Earl Grey.
Taste profile and strength
Expect a bright crimson liquor, classical bergamot on the nose, and a light-bodied Ceylon black tea underneath — citrus first, briskness second. It is not a heavy breakfast mug and it is not a fruit blend.
Steep at 95°C. Stop at five minutes so the bergamot does not turn bitter. Lemon or a little honey suits it; milk is optional, added after brewing.
Caffeine
This is not decaffeinated — it is Ceylon black tea with bergamot. For typical caffeine notes on Earl Grey tea, see the collection page. Brew 2 g / 200 ml at 95 °C for 3–5 minutes; a shorter steep extracts less.
How this Earl Grey compares
Classic vs French: this page is bergamot on Uva FBOP. French Earl Grey adds passionfruit, soursop, and flower petals on Kandy BOP1 — fruit and florals, not a vanilla cream.
Organic Earl Grey is the same idea on certified Idalgashinna leaf. Ceylon English Breakfast is unscented Dimbula FBOP for a milk-friendly morning cup.
Lady Grey (extra citrus peel) and cream Earl Grey (vanilla) are different recipes. We do not sell them. A green-tea bergamot, if you want one, is Earl Grey Green.
Best ways to enjoy
Afternoon, plain or with lemon, is the natural fit. A splash of milk after brewing softens it. For a London fog, brew this tea, then add steamed milk and a drop of vanilla. Iced, brew a little stronger and pour over ice.
The 100 g gift tin is an easy present; 250 g is the loose-leaf refill. Free shipping on qualifying orders over $85.
Frequently Asked Questions
Earl Grey tea is black tea scented with bergamot — see our collection page for the full definition and how the four TEA TOP styles compare. This product is Ceylon FBOP from Uva with bergamot oil and cornflower petals.
Use 2 g per 200 ml at 95°C for 3–5 minutes. Three minutes keeps the bergamot bright; five minutes adds body. See the brewing guide on this page.
Yes — the same Uva FBOP leaf, in 25 and 75 pyramid bags, including a 25-bag gift tin. Loose leaf is the everyday value; bags are the same tea in a quicker format.
No. This is a caffeinated Ceylon black tea. We do not sell a decaf Earl Grey on this page. A shorter steep extracts less caffeine if you want a lighter cup.
This is a caffeinated Ceylon black tea — bergamot does not remove caffeine. Typical black-tea ranges apply; see Earl Grey tea on our collection page for a fuller note. A shorter steep extracts less if you want a lighter cup.
This page is the classic: Uva FBOP black tea and bergamot. French Earl Grey is a different blend — Kandy BOP1 with bergamot, passionfruit, soursop, and flower petals. Buy this for a straightforward citrus cup; buy French when you want fruit and florals.
Lady Grey is usually Earl Grey plus extra citrus peel. Cream Earl Grey adds a vanilla note. We do not sell either. For a softer, fruiter cousin of this cup, see French Earl Grey.
This is the everyday Uva FBOP cup — loose leaf, pyramid bags, and a gift tin. Organic Earl Grey is certified organic FBOP from Idalgashinna, also scented with bergamot. Choose organic for the certification; choose this page for formats and value.
Best plain or with lemon so the bergamot stays clear. A splash of milk after brewing is fine if you want it softer. A London fog is this tea with steamed milk and a little vanilla — brew the tea first, then add milk. It is also a clean iced tea.
Customer Rating
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“Love the Semll”
I love Earl Grey tea and have tried a few different varieties. This is the best one by far! The smell is amazing as is the taste. I will definitely be buying more.
“Fresh and summer”
I love this tea , I can enjoy the fragrance of it , whilst waiting for it to cool enough to drink it . When I do drink it , the taste is pure magic .
“Bergamot, bergamot.... ”
A friend reccommendef this tea a year or so ago and we have been completely hooked on it ever since. The lovely subtle flavour of bergamot makes it so deliciously refreshing. Packaging a bit over the top, though.
