Quick answer

Organic Lavender Earl Grey Tea is a medium-bodied black tea with bergamot and lavender. Brew it with water just off the boil for a few minutes, then add milk if you want a softer, floral milk tea.

What makes this blend different from a standard Earl Grey

A classic Earl Grey leans on bergamot for its citrusy edge. This blend keeps that bergamot but adds lavender, which brings a sweet, floral note. The result is still a black tea at heart, but the lavender softens the cup and makes it feel more calming than sharp. That difference matters if you usually find Earl Grey too brisk or perfumed: the lavender rounds off the citrus rather than competing with it.

When the floral note is a feature and when it is not

The lavender is most noticeable in the aroma and the finish. If you drink your tea with a lot of sugar or a strong milk, the floral note can fade into the background, which is fine for a milk tea but less interesting if you want the lavender to lead. For a clearer floral cup, drink it plain or with only a little sweetener. If you are sensitive to floral flavors, start with a shorter steep and taste before adding anything.

Lavender Earl Grey questions, answered

What does lavender Earl Grey taste like?

It tastes like a medium-bodied black tea with citrusy bergamot and a sweet, floral lavender note. The lavender shows up most in the smell and the aftertaste, so the first sip is citrus-forward and the finish is softer and perfumed.

How do I brew lavender Earl Grey?

Use water just off the boil and steep for about 3 to 5 minutes. Taste at 3 minutes first: if the cup feels thin, give it another minute; if it turns bitter, shorten the next steep. Black tea can handle a longer steep than green tea, but the bergamot and lavender can become harsh if you leave it too long. Start at 3 minutes and adjust by taste rather than following a fixed time.

Can I make a lavender Earl Grey milk tea?

Yes. Brew a slightly stronger cup, then add warm milk and a little sweetener if you like. The black tea base holds up to milk, and the lavender comes through as a soft floral note rather than a strong perfume. For an iced version, brew it strong, cool it, and pour over ice with cold milk. Brew stronger than you would for a plain cup so the tea is not lost under the milk.

Does the lavender make it a bedtime tea?

It is still a black tea, so it contains caffeine. The lavender makes it feel calming, but if you are sensitive to caffeine, treat it as a daytime tea and choose something caffeine-free in the evening.

How should I store it?

Keep it in an airtight container away from light, heat, and strong smells. The bergamot and lavender are aromatic, and they can fade or pick up other odors if the tea is left open.

Product facts

  • Organic Lavender Earl Grey Tea: Medium-bodied black tea blended with bergamot and lavender. The black tea base gives the cup enough structure to hold milk, while the bergamot and lavender set the flavor apart from a plain breakfast tea.

    Organic Lavender Earl Grey Tea

    Organic Lavender Earl Grey Tea