Organic Earl Grey Tea Bags

Rich single-origin Organic Kumaon Black gets a royal citrus treatment from pure organic bergamot oil in our version of the world’s most popular blend. We’re working with Kumaon tea farmers to launch their region’s first farmer-owned tea factory. You can also find this tea in loose-leaf as Kumaon Earl Grey.

Tasting Notes: Clean citrus & rich caramel

Ingredients: Organic Kumaon Black, Organic Bergamot Oil

Infusion Suggestions:

Steep 1   8 oz  |  212° F  |  4 min

Steep 2  8 oz  |  212° F  |  5 min

Contains Caffeine.

Tasting Notes: This classic black tea blend starts with our single-origin Organic Kumaon Black, a lovely black with natural notes of rich caramel and bittersweet cocoa. The bergamot oil, which is made from the rinds of a small citrus fruit, adds a clean and slightly sour twist that builds on the black tea’s foundation. The result is a fresh, uplifting cup that’s great hot or cold.

Recipe Formulation: The key to a quality Earl Grey is a robust black tea. We experimented with a variety of the blacks in our collection before we settled on Organic Kumaon Black as the base because of its ability to offer strength and nuance at the same time. Paired with a solid black tea, the defining flavor of Earl Grey is bergamot oil. Pure bergamot oil is incredibly aromatic, so it took several trials to fine tune the amount of essential oil that would lift the black tea’s rich notes without dominating the cup. After multiple attempts, we landed on a satisfying, well-balanced ratio that we hope you enjoy.

Impact: This blend uses our signature black tea from Kumaon, an emerging Himalayan tea region where we started our company. We are proud to be Kumaon’s first international importer, and now we’re taking next steps to support local communities by launching the region’s first farmer-owned processing facility.

Packaging: Our commitment to sustainability means we offer our teas in several types of packaging:

• Tins: Durable and reusable, made from 100% recyclable steel. Labels are not recyclable but made from 50% hemp and 50% post-consumer waste.
• 1 lb Bags: Tough, resealable stand-up pouches with storing moisture and oxygen barriers. Not recyclable due to a 3-layer structure that serves as a food-safe barrier to keep your tea fresh as long as possible.
• Packs of 100 Tea Bags: Recyclable stand-up pouches with tea bags, strings, and tags made from 100% sugarcane PLA, commercially compostable and degrades into organic matter. For best results, use a commercial compost facility.