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Earl Grey Blue — Black Tea with Bergamot & Cornflower, Four Origins

I blended four black teas — Ceylon, South India, China and Assam — to give natural bergamot real room to express itself, with cornflowers as its floral signature.

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I wanted an Earl Grey worthy of its reputation: not a bland single-origin, but a blend of four black teas — Ceylon, South India, China, and Assam — that gives the natural bergamot a true platform to express itself. The cornflower petals add the floral touch that defines this version. A classic cup, crafted with care.

Bergamot Cornflower Full-bodied black tea Floral
TEMP95°CTemperature
TIME3–4 minInfusion
DOSE3 gPer cup
CAFFEINEModerateCaffeine present
€119.00/kg | €0.30 per cup | approx. 30–35 cups (100 g)

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Black tea holds well for 3 to 4 minutes at 95°C. Below that, the bergamot lacks presence; beyond that, the Assam can bring bitterness. I recommend 3 minutes for a floral and light cup, 4 minutes for a full-bodied cup with milk.

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CompositionFour origins, natural bergamot & cornflower

Ceylon black tea, South Indian black tea, Chinese black tea, Assam black tea, natural bergamot flavor, cornflower petals.

The four-origin blend

The Ceylon brings the liveliness and clarity typical of Sri Lankan teas — a bright and slightly lemony attack that perfectly serves the bergamot. The South India (Nilgiri) adds floral sweetness and roundness in the mid-palate. The China provides depth and a slight woody note that structures the whole. The Assam is the pillar: body, strength, and slight bitterness in the finish — essential for those who drink it with milk.

Natural bergamot & cornflower

The natural bergamot aroma is dosed to blend with the tea without overpowering it — elegant, floral, with that slightly lemony acidity characteristic of great Earl Grey. The cornflower petals add a characteristic blue visual touch and a light floral aroma on the surface.

ExpertiseThe classic revisited through blending

What I was looking for with Earl Grey Blue is a tea that can be served to anyone — enthusiast or connoisseur — and satisfies both. The four-origin blend gives it a complexity that industrial Earl Greys lack, while remaining immediately recognizable and pleasant. It’s my everyday Earl Grey.

For whom?

  • For Earl Grey lovers: a version built on a true blend, not a generic flavored black tea.
  • For the morning with milk: the Assam holds up perfectly — a robust, floral, and comforting cup.
  • For a natural afternoon: at 95°C, 3 minutes, the bergamot fully expresses itself without bitterness.
Four origins Natural aroma Cornflower petals
DetailsFull identity
Name
Earl Grey Blue
Type
Bergamot-flavored black tea, four-origin blend
Base
Ceylon, South India, China, Assam black teas
Composition
Ceylon black tea, South Indian black tea, Chinese black tea, Assam black tea, natural bergamot flavor, cornflower petals.
Caffeine
Moderate (black tea)
Profile
Floral and lemony bergamot, Assam body, slight woody touch from China, Ceylon finesse.
Format
100 g pouch (approx. 30–35 cups)
Storage
Opaque airtight box, protected from light and humidity.
TipsMy extraction protocol

Plain cup

3 g for 250 ml of water at 95°C, precisely 3 minutes. The cup is golden amber, the bergamot expresses clearly without bitterness. This is my favorite way: plain, without milk, to appreciate the blend’s finesse and the floral notes of the cornflowers.

With milk

Extend infusion to 4 minutes for more body. Pour a splash of hot (not boiling) milk after infusion. Assam holds perfectly: the bergamot remains present, and the whole becomes round and comforting. A complete breakfast cup.

As iced Earl Grey

Double the dosage (6 g / 250 ml), infuse for 4 minutes at 95°C, strain and cool. Serve over ice with a slice of lemon. Bergamot and lemon pair beautifully in the cold version — a refined summer drink.

The classic pairing revisited: a square of 70% dark chocolate with a plain cup. The slight bitterness of Assam and the bergamot echo the roasted notes of the chocolate — a simple and timeless pairing.
FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Difference What’s the difference from a classic Earl Grey?

The four-origin blend — Ceylon, South India, China, Assam — brings a complexity absent from a single-origin Earl Grey. The cornflowers add a subtle visual and aromatic floral dimension.

Bergamot Is the bergamot very pronounced?

It is present but balanced. The Assam brings body and a slight bitterness that tempers it — the cup is floral and elegant without being overpowering.

Milk Can it be drunk with milk?

Yes, perfectly. The Assam in the blend is made for this — it provides the body needed to support a splash of milk without the bergamot disappearing.

Iced Is it good iced?

Very good. Concentrated brew, cooled and served over ice with a slice of lemon — the bergamot shines beautifully. An unbeatable homemade iced Earl Grey.

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