Our Breakfast Earl Grey loose leaf tea is a bold, full-bodied black tea scented with fragrant bergamot oil for a stronger, more invigorating take on the classic Earl Grey. Blending rich China and bright Ceylon teas, it brews to a deep amber cup with malty depth, lively citrus lift and enough structure to take milk beautifully — an Earl Grey made for mornings.
Breakfast Earl Grey Loose Leaf Tea with Real Morning Strength
Breakfast Earl Grey is designed for tea drinkers who love the fragrance of bergamot but want more weight and body in the cup than a traditional delicate Earl Grey usually provides.
The blend brings together black teas from China and Ceylon, creating a richer foundation before the natural bergamot flavouring is added. The result is aromatic, satisfying and unmistakably Earl Grey, but with the confidence of a proper breakfast tea.
Full-Bodied Black Tea with Bright Bergamot Lift
In the cup, this Breakfast Earl Grey loose leaf tea pours a deep, burnished amber with an inviting citrus aroma. The black tea base is malty and substantial, while the bergamot adds freshness, fragrance and a light floral brightness that carries cleanly through the finish.
It is a balanced blend: strong enough for the first cup of the day, yet aromatic enough to remain refined and distinctive.
A More Robust Earl Grey for Milk Drinkers
Unlike lighter Earl Grey blends that are usually best taken black, Breakfast Earl Grey has the depth to work beautifully with milk. A splash of whole milk rounds the malt, softens the citrus and creates a rich, comforting morning brew.
It is equally enjoyable without milk if you prefer a clearer, brighter bergamot character, and a slice of lemon can be added for extra lift.
At a Glance
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Tea type: Flavoured loose leaf black tea
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Base teas: China and Ceylon black teas
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Key flavour: Natural bergamot
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Liquor: Deep rich amber
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Character: Malty, bright, citrusy and full-bodied
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Best enjoyed: With milk, with lemon or black
Made for Mornings, Excellent Over Ice
This is an Earl Grey created with breakfast in mind: robust enough to stand alongside toast, pastries or a fuller morning meal, while still offering the fragrant elegance that makes bergamot tea so enduringly popular.
It also works well as an iced tea. Brewed strong and poured over ice, the black tea base retains its shape and the bergamot remains bright and aromatic.
How to Brew Breakfast Earl Grey
Use water at around 95°C to 100°C and add one heaped teaspoon per cup. Steep for 3 to 4 minutes for a balanced, aromatic brew.
For a stronger cup, extend to around 5 minutes. If adding milk, a 3-minute infusion keeps the bergamot brighter and more forward.
For iced tea, brew double strength, allow it to cool briefly, then pour directly over ice.
Ingredients
Black tea from China and Ceylon, natural bergamot flavouring.
About High Teas London
High Teas London has been sourcing distinctive loose leaf teas and infusions since 2008. With over 350 different teas in our collection, we are proud to offer both classic favourites and thoughtful variations, including richly flavoured black teas such as Breakfast Earl Grey.
