# Earl Grey Black Tea > Loose-leaf Earl Grey: black tea lifted by Calabrian bergamot oil. The classic citrus-floral cup. Brews bright with milk or without. - **URL:** https://sampsonecoshop.com/products/earl-grey-black-tea - **Type:** tea - **Brand:** THE METROPOLITAN TEA COMPANY LTD. - **Price:** 11.99 CAD - **Availability:** check store - **Tags:** blacktea, replenishable, tea ## Description ๐Ÿƒ Black Tea๐ŸŠ Bergamot Blendโ˜• Medium Caffeine๐ŸŒฟ Loose Leaf The classic citrus-floral cup โ€” black tea lifted by the bright peel of Mediterranean bergamot. Earl Grey is the most-recognised flavoured black tea in the world, and for good reason: bergamot oil โ€” pressed from the rind of a small citrus grown almost exclusively in Calabria, Italy โ€” transforms an ordinary black tea into something brighter, lighter, and unmistakably perfumed. The Sampson cup uses a smooth, malty black-tea base so the bergamot lifts the brew rather than fighting it. It is the everyday tea that still feels like a small ritual. Strong enough to anchor a breakfast cup, soft enough for an afternoon pause. Pairs cleanly with milk, or stands on its own with a slice of lemon. ๐ŸŠ Real Bergamot Cold-pressed Calabrian oil, not synthetic flavouring ๐Ÿƒ Whole Leaf Ceylon & Indian black, no dust or fannings โœจ Clean Finish No oily residue, no perfume aftertaste โœจ **The Sampson Promise** We only put ingredients in our products that we would use on our own family. Every ingredient has a purpose. If it doesnโ€™t need to be there, it isnโ€™t. Type Black Tea, Flavoured Caffeine Medium Origin Sri Lanka & India Format Loose Leaf Steep Time 3โ€“4 min Servings ~25 cups (50g) ## Tasting Notes ๐Ÿ‹ Bergamot Lift Aroma The first thing you notice. Bright citrus oil with a soft floral edge โ€” closer to neroli than to orange peel. Opens the cup before the tea hits. ๐Ÿต Smooth Black Base Body A blend of Ceylon and Indian black leaves chosen for malty roundness rather than astringency. Carries the bergamot without going bitter, even on a 4-minute steep. ๐ŸŒฟ Clean Finish Aftertaste The citrus fades into a soft, slightly sweet tea finish. No oily residue, no perfume aftertaste โ€” the mark of real bergamot oil rather than synthetic flavouring. ## How to Brew 01 Measure One level teaspoon (about 2โ€“3g) per 8oz cup. A little more if you take it with milk. 02 Heat the Water Bring water to a full boil, then let it rest 30 seconds โ€” around 95ยฐC / 200ยฐF. Boiling water is fine for black tea, but the brief rest preserves the delicate bergamot oil. 03 Steep 3โ€“4 Minutes Three minutes for a brighter, more citrus-forward cup. Four for a fuller, maltier brew. Strain the leaves cleanly โ€” over-steeping pulls bitterness from the black base. Water 95ยฐC Time 3โ€“4 min Per Cup 1 tsp For an iced version, brew double-strength and pour over ice with a slice of lemon. The bergamot is built for cold service. ## About the Tea ๐Ÿƒ Black Tea The Base A blend of orthodox Ceylon and Assam-style Indian black leaves. The Ceylon brings brightness, the Indian brings body. Whole-leaf grade, not dust or fannings. ๐ŸŠ Bergamot Oil The Citrus Cold-pressed from the rind of bergamot, a small thick-skinned citrus grown almost entirely in Calabria, Italy. The oil itself is the flavour โ€” no synthetic additions. ๐ŸŒผ Cornflower Petals The Look Bright blue petals scattered through the blend. Cosmetic rather than flavour-driven โ€” they confirm at a glance that the tea is whole-leaf and freshly blended. In the tin Black tea, natural bergamot oil, cornflower petals. Origin & Sourcing Black tea sourced from estate gardens in Sri Lanka and northeast India, blended for a balanced base. Bergamot oil from Calabria, Italy โ€” the only region where bergamot is grown commercially for its fruit. Blended in small batches for the Sampson shelf. ## Images - https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0571/5319/2067/files/earl-grey-black-tea-1898217.jpg?v=1780653428 - https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0571/5319/2067/files/earl-grey-black-tea-9919070.jpg?v=1780653428