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Earl Grey French - Exotic Blends - Black Tea, Catch, Earl Grey, Kogan, spo-default, spo-disabled - Tea Life™
Earl Grey French - Exotic Blends - Black Tea, Catch, Earl Grey, Kogan, spo-default, spo-disabled - Tea Life™
Earl Grey French - Exotic Blends - Black Tea, Catch, Earl Grey, Kogan, spo-default, spo-disabled - Tea Life™
Earl Grey French - Exotic Blends - Black Tea, Catch, Earl Grey, Kogan, spo-default, spo-disabled - Tea Life™
Earl Grey French - Exotic Blends - Black Tea, Catch, Earl Grey, Kogan, spo-default, spo-disabled - Tea Life™

Earl Grey French

$14.00

French Earl Grey is an upscale take on the Earl Grey.

This is bold black tea with rose, mallow and sunflower blossom and finished with a light natural flavouring in the Earl Grey style (typically citrus-bergamot). The result is an elegant yet practical cup: brisk enough to awaken the palate but soft enough to drink through the afternoon.

These don't just make the nose look pretty: they ring the edges of the tannins in the tea and give a soft bouquet that persists. Whether you want the lift of Earl Grey or something silky and floral, this blend will make you want a cafe-style experience at home, straight or with milk. You can have it iced too;) The florals open with cooling liquor for a light citrus finish without bitterness.

organically grown Sri Lanka, blended in Germany

Brewing

Western style - 2-4 g/250 ml, 95 degC. Soak for 2 1 / 2 -3 1 / 2 minutes, then strain. Delicious with or without milk.

4-5 gongfu style in a 120-150 ml pot at 95 degC; quick rinse; first 20-25 sec infusion, then 10-15 sec each round.

Iced/Cold brew - 8-10 g in 1 L. Cold steep 6-8 hours in fridge, strain and serve on ice. Or make 3 minutes of hot brew and flash-chill.

Ingredients

100% French Earl Grey, rose, mallow and sunflower blossom
Camellia sinensis

Health Benefits

Heart & blood-pressure markers (tea overall): Controlled trials and a 2021 dose–response meta-analysis report that regular black tea intake can modestly improve blood-pressure measures (including variation over 24 h). Effects are small but consistent across long-term use. American Journal of Clinical NutritionRSC Publishing

Attention & alertness (tea’s caffeine + L-theanine): Recent systematic reviews of RCTs find tea, and theanine with caffeine, can acutely support attention and task performance in healthy adults. Benefits are context-dependent and typically modest. Oxford AcademicCambridge University Press & Assessment

Gut-microbiota interaction (mechanistic): Black tea theaflavins are transformed by gut microbes into smaller metabolites; emerging work suggests these may contribute to tea’s physiological effects. Human-relevance is still being clarified. MDPI

Soothing support from mallow (traditional use): European Medicines Agency monographs recognise mallow flower (Malva sylvestris) preparations for traditional use in mild oral/throat irritation due to their demulcent mucilage. European Medicines Agency (EMA)

Rose aroma & mood (context note): Trials of Rosa damascena (often via aroma or extract, not tea) show signals for reduced anxiety and improved sleep quality; these findings relate to rose constituents rather than brewed petal tea per se. Europe PMCScienceDirect

Evidence mainly reflects black tea and specific herbal monographs; benefits from the small amounts of petals/flavouring in this blend are primarily sensory.

Cautionary Notes

Contains caffeine. Avoid if you are sensitive to caffeine or are told to limit stimulants.

Reflux patients may want shorter steeps.

Allergies: avoid if you have an allergy to tea or any of the listed botanicals (Sunflower; Asteraceae for chamomile; Asteraceae for nettle; Asteraceae for nettle; Asteraceae for nettle; Asteraceae for nettle; Asteraceae for nettle; Asteraceae for nettle; Asteraceae for rose; Asteraceae for nettle; Asterace Malvaceae for mallow).

It is a flavoured blend - avoidance of sensitivities to natural flavourings is advised. Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing without professional advice.

Weight
Weight: 50g - Small
In stock, ready to ship

Pickup available at North St Marys Warehouse

Usually ready in 1 hour

Taste Profile

Aroma: Aromatic and bright with zesty citrus bergamot and delicate floral notes.
Taste: It is smooth and refined with classic black tea richness, fresh bergamot citrus and floral sweetness.
Mouthfeel: A medium-bodied, silky wine with no sharp astringency.
Finish: A clean, elegant finish with lingering citrus and soft floral perfume.
Liquor colour: From dark amber to coppery red.
Lovely with: Milk, lemon slice, light pastries, or black to appreciate the floral nuance.

Common Questions

Earl Grey French - What is it?
A subtler version of Earl Grey black tea with bergamot citrus and floral notes.

Is it caffeinated?
You get the caffeine from black tea, of course!

Are there added flavours or sugars?
No added sugar. It has black tea and floral botanicals with natural bergamot flavoring.

Does it get reheated?
Yes, reheat gently if the pre-brewed. Avoid soaking to avoid bitterness. If storing, refrigerate immediately and consume within 24 hours.

How do I store it, and how long does it keep?
Keep cool, dry, and away from light and strong odors. Best between 18 and 24 months for peak aroma and flavor, but suitable beyond this time if stored well.