Palace Earl Grey
Palace Earl Grey
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Our Palace Earl Grey is a timeless blend that epitomizes sophistication and refinement. Crafted with the finest black tea leaves, combined with real oil of bergamot, this exceptional tea offers a bold, aromatic infusion that is both rich and full-bodied.
The carefully selected tea leaves provide a smooth base, while the bergamot adds a refreshing citrusy zest, creating a perfect balance between the tea’s strength and the bright, fragrant notes of bergamot.
The character of Palace Earl Grey is defined by its complex layers of flavour. The black tea imparts a deep, full flavour with subtle maltiness and a satisfying richness that forms the foundation of this blend. The oil of bergamot complements the tea’s depth, infusing each sip with a refreshing burst of citrus that brightens the overall profile and adds a distinct, aromatic finish. Together, these ingredients create a refined and balanced tea that has been loved for generations.
Brewed to perfection, Palace Earl Grey offers a fragrant, smooth cup with a harmonious fusion of bold tea and zesty citrus. The aroma is inviting and elegant, with the bergamot enhancing the tea’s complexity while never overpowering its natural strength. Each sip delivers a memorable experience, where the freshness of bergamot beautifully contrasts the robust flavour of black tea.
Palace Earl Grey is an ideal choice for tea connoisseurs and those seeking a classic yet indulgent tea experience. With its luxurious flavour and sophisticated profile, this blend is perfect for those moments when only the finest will do. Let Palace Earl Grey become a part of your tea collection and experience the true meaning of refined elegance.
Brewing Tips
Brewing Tips
Place one teaspoon per cup into an infuser, filter or teapot. Add freshly boiled water and infuse for 4 minutes. Serve immediately or remove leaves to prevent spoiling. May be enjoyed with milk or lemon to taste.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Black Tea, Oil of Bergamot.
Allergens Note: All products are packed in an environment that contains nuts and other allergens.
Our Sizes Explained
Caddies
Caddies
Caddies
Our bespoke white and lilac caddy is the perfect way to keep your infusion fresh.
Contains enough for approximately 40-60 cups of happiness.
Refill Pouch
Refill Pouch
The refill carton, available in Standard and Large, is a perfect, environmentally friendly way to replenish your Tea Palace Caddies.
Contains enough for approximately 40 cups (Standard) or 60 cups (Large) of one of our infusions.
Sample Caddy
Sample Caddy
Our small sample size caddy weighs 45g and is the perfect way to try a new infusion or multiple different blends.
It contains enough for approximately 10 cups of goodness.
Customer Reviews
Really enjoy this blend from Palace teas. Easy drinking with a light touch of quality bergamot. Been buying teas from this company since before lockdown and love them.
I love the Palace Earl Grey. The first time I bought it at your store at Covent Garden, I am a fan of Palace Earl Grey and Tea Palace. I am happy you’re still around
About Palace Earl Grey
Earl Grey teas have been familiar to tea connoisseurs in the UK since around the 1830s, but the history of this famous tea is a little fragmented and uncertain.
Earl Grey teas, or at least the flavouring of back tea with citrus oils, originated in China prior to the 19th Century. It is believed that the flavourings were added in order to mask the taste of lower-quality tea leaves so that they could be sold at a higher price. The first Western records of this practice come from around 1790 and involved the use of orange and neroli oils as flavourings.
As the flavouring of teas with oil became more popular in Chinese production, the same principles were eventually applied to flavouring higher-quality tea leaves and these were then exported to Western Europe as a brand new product.
At around the same time in the UK, some London tea vendors were found to be scenting black teas with bergamot oils from Italy, which at the time was very frowned upon and resulted in a number of lawsuits!
Eventually (by at least the 1850s), the flavouring of teas was widely accepted and Chinese black teas were regularly flavoured with bergamot in by companies in the UK. These bergamot-tea blends were referred to as either "Grey's Tea" or "Earl Grey" depending on where and by whim it was produced.
The names "Earl Grey" is somewhat controversial with a number of companies and individuals claiming to be the originators of the blend. The common legend states that the recipe for Earl Grey was presented to Charles Grey, Prime Minister of Great Britain and the 2nd Earl Grey by a grateful Mandarin after his son was saved from drowning by Grey (or one of his men) and it was consequently named after him. However, most scholars now believe this story to be false.
Others say that Earl Grey commissioned the blend from China in order to offset the taste of sediment in the natural waters of Northumberland. Apparently Lady Grey then popularised the blend in London and approved it for general sale.
Many companies have their own, closely-guarded recipe for Earl Grey, and Tea Palace's Palace Earl Grey is no different! We use high-quality Chinese black tea leaves and natural, pressed bergamot oil blended to our own unique recipe - so you can be sure of a cup of Earl Grey unlike any other!!
