The French and the Brits might not historically get along, but when it comes to French Earl Grey, it seems they can find a lot to agree on.
Our reigning queen of tea, the brew we (and millions of tea lovers) reach for whenever a tea craving calls. Sipped alongside fancy high tea, on the way to work or curled up on the couch, French Earl Grey delivers a symphony of floral, fruity flavours with a whisper of citrussy bergamot.
A staple from the start, French Earl Grey’s been on our shelves since we first opened our doors in 1995. Since then, it hasn’t budged from our top sellers list, proving time and time again that it’s the ultimate classic, a time-honoured favourite.
Like Earl Grey, French Earl Grey is a universal blend, so we can’t take all the credit, but we will brush our shoulders and tell you what makes ours stand out above the rest. While many can be a bit of a floral overload, and send the senses into pot pourri territory, our French Earl Grey is a clean, fresh and balanced mix of Provence-style flowers with tropical and stone fruits.
Our sommelier says
“There’s a reason this is our number one best-selling black tea. It’s hard to put your finger on it, but everyone just loves this brew.”
- Michelle
Breathe in the aroma of the dry leaf, and you’ll enjoy a constellation of fruity flavours that dance between the tropical notes of mango and papaya, and juicy ripe stone fruits including peach, apricot and plum.
Once brewed, the florals introduce themselves, serenading the senses with prominent rose, cheery sunflower and a streak of zingy hibiscus. Bergamot makes itself known but serves more as an enhancer to uplift the other flavours, rather than take centre stage – often becoming a favourite of traditionally non-bergamot drinkers.
Despite sounding like there’s a lot going on, this medium-bodied black is a lot like the French – uncomplicated, effortlessly chic and frustratingly sophisticated. It hits the sweet spot of being a little extraordinary, yet easy to drink every day. Like the goldilocks of tea, it’s not too floral, not too fruity, but just right.
Related articles
Melbourne Breakfast
As cool, timeless and eternally chic as the city itself, discover Melbourne Breakfast, it’s every black tea lover’s dream.
Green Rose
Meet the tropical, rose-tinted green so sweet and sublime it’ll turn any sceptic into a green tea devotee. Experience subtle green tea brought to life with mango, papaya and currants.
Matcha
Take a closer look at the green dream filling everyone’s teacups, and what makes it such a super brew. Explore its origins, benefits and how to make it into a tasty emerald delight.
