Earl Grey Black Tea

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Earl Grey is the most-recognised flavoured black tea in the world, and for good reason: bergamot oil — pressed from the rind of a small citrus grown almost exclusively in Calabria, Italy — transforms an ordinary black tea into something brighter, lighter, and unmistakably perfumed. The Sampson cup uses a smooth, malty black-tea base so the bergamot lifts the brew rather than fighting it. It is the everyday tea that still feels like a small ritual. Strong enough to anchor a breakfast cup, soft enough for an afternoon pause. Pairs cleanly with milk, or stands on its own with a slice of lemon. 🍊 Real Bergamot Cold-pressed Calabrian oil, not synthetic flavouring 🍃 Whole Leaf Ceylon & Indian black, no dust or fannings ✨ Clean Finish No oily residue, no perfume aftertaste ✨ The Sampson Promise We only put ingredients in our products that we would use on our own family. Every ingredient has a purpose. If it doesn’t need to be there, it isn’t. Type Black Tea, Flavoured Caffeine Medium Origin Sri Lanka & India Format Loose Leaf Steep Time 3–4 min Servings ~25 cups (50g) Tasting Notes 🍋 Bergamot Lift Aroma The first thing you notice. Bright citrus oil with a soft floral edge — closer to neroli than to orange peel. Opens the cup before the tea hits. 🍵 Smooth Black Base Body A blend of Ceylon and Indian black leaves chosen for malty roundness rather than astringency. Carries the bergamot without going bitter, even on a 4-minute steep. 🌿 Clean Finish Aftertaste The citrus fades into a soft, slightly sweet tea finish. No oily residue, no perfume aftertaste — the mark of real bergamot oil rather than synthetic flavouring. How to Brew 01 Measure One level teaspoon (about 2–3g) per 8oz cup. A little more if you take it with milk. 02 Heat the Water Bring water to a full boil, then let it rest 30 seconds — around 95°C / 200°F. Boiling water is fine for black tea, but the brief rest preserves the delicate bergamot oil. 03 Steep 3–4 Minutes Three minutes for a brighter, more citrus-forward cup. Four for a fuller, maltier brew. Strain the leaves cleanly — over-steeping pulls bitterness from the black base. Water 95°C Time 3–4 min Per Cup 1 tsp For an iced version, brew double-strength and pour over ice with a slice of lemon. The bergamot is built for cold service. About the Tea 🍃 Black Tea The Base A blend of orthodox Ceylon and Assam-style Indian black leaves. The Ceylon brings brightness, the Indian brings body. Whole-leaf grade, not dust or fannings. 🍊 Bergamot Oil The Citrus Cold-pressed from the rind of bergamot, a small thick-skinned citrus grown almost entirely in Calabria, Italy. The oil itself is the flavour — no synthetic additions. 🌼 Cornflower Petals The Look Bright blue petals scattered through the blend. Cosmetic rather than flavour-driven — they confirm at a glance that the tea is whole-leaf and freshly blended. In the tin Black tea, natural bergamot oil, cornflower petals. Origin & Sourcing Black tea sourced from estate gardens in Sri Lanka and northeast India, blended for a balanced base. Bergamot oil from Calabria, Italy — the only region where bergamot is grown commercially for its fruit. Blended in small batches for the Sampson shelf. Show more