EARL GREY SELECTION
The beloved flavour of bergamot in three different renditions of Earl Grey.
The Earl Grey Selection contains the following teas: Earl Grey, Earl Grey Cream and Earl's Garden.
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Murchie's Selections contain three boxes with 10 tea bags each of specially selected premium teas. Makes a great gift!
Our Earl Grey Selection takes you from a traditional cup of Earl Grey to our own interpretations of this classic blend:
- Earl Grey: A rich and fragrant blend of fine Ceylon, Darjeeling and Keemun teas, scented with oil of bergamot.
- Earl Grey Cream: A heady, classic combination of vanilla and bergamot. Beloved for its aromatic, creamy flavour, our Earl Grey Cream also includes a note of dulce de leche for a sweet caramel boost.
- Earl's Garden: A fresh and floral green tea interpretation of our classic Earl Grey – a blend of green and oolong teas with fragrant bergamot and jasmine.
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Steeping the Best (Guide)
Different types of teas should be steeped according to certain times and water temperatures to bring out their best flavours. Use this guide as a starting point, and then experiment until you find the perfect brewing method for your favourite tea.
Based on approximately one level teaspoon (2.5 g) of loose tea or one tea bag per 6-8 ounce (180-240 mL) cup. For stronger flavour, add more tea. Brewing for longer may increase the strength of the tea, but will likely also cause bitterness.
Tea Bags vs. Loose Tea
While our tea bags and loose tea are crafted to match the same flavour profile, there are discernable effects between the two formats. Namely, the leaves inside tea bags is milled, making it much finer and a quicker brew, while loose tea can take a couple minutes longer to steep. Tea bags are very convenient, but loose tea can be more visually appealing and brewed with a reusable infuser.
- Tea bags: steep for 3 - 4 minutes
- Loose tea: steep for 4 - 5 minutes
General Steeping Temperatures
The table included here shows some general guidelines for steeping different kinds of tea. Be mindful that some teas, even two from the same category, will brew differently than others. In particular, our green-black blends will often have different ratios of green and black teas - the more green-leaning ones should be brewed at a lower temperature range. Experimentation is highly encouraged, as tea is very much a matter of personal taste.
Puerh and oolong teas are often steeped multiple times for a shorter period of time in smaller brewing vessels. This method creates a curious exploration of the tea as it unfurls, developing new flavours with each subsequent brew - often making for great social conversation.
If you're unsure, try steeping in the middle range for your tea type. If the result is too bitter, steep at a lower temperature or for a shorter time. If the result is flat, try a higher temperature.