Teapigs was founded in 2006 by two tea buyers who believed that most tea on the market was poor quality - too much dust, not enough leaf. Their Earl Grey Strong takes a different approach to the classic - instead of just bergamot over a standard black tea base, this is a blend of strong English breakfast tea and Darjeeling with bergamot, which gives it a fuller, more complex character than a standard Earl Grey. Whole leaf tea temples made from plant starch - biodegradable and built to give the leaves room to fully infuse. The Darjeeling adds a delicate, floral complexity that lifts the bergamot rather than competing with it. The English breakfast base gives it enough body to take milk well - which sets it apart from most Earl Greys that are best drunk without. Strong, aromatic, and more interesting than a standard Earl Grey without losing the essential bergamot character. If you enjoy Teapigs Earl Grey Strong, our Scotch and Abram's Earl Grey is our take on that same fragrant, bergamot-forward cup - smooth, refined, and aromatic. How to brew the perfect cup Use freshly boiled water, not left to cool. Steep for 3 to 4 minutes. Add milk - this Earl Grey is built for it unlike most. Works without milk too if you prefer a sharper, more bergamot-forward cup. How does it compare? Similar to Twinings Earl Grey Similar to Bewley's Earl Grey Similar to Darvilles Earl Grey Twinings and Bewley's are the closest everyday Earl Grey comparisons - both are approachable and bergamot-forward but without the Darjeeling complexity. Darvilles brings a similarly refined Earl Grey character with a Royal Warrant-holding brand behind it.
