Single Serve Tea Pouch: Royal Earl Grey - loose leaf black tea, 2 grams

As one of our finest black teas, Royal Earl Grey is a must have for your tea collection.  The base tea is an Orange Pekoe style black tea from Sri Lanka, in the regions of Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula and Uva. These three high-grown districts produce flavorful teas that have a classic tea character which is noted by touches of mild astringency, bright coppery color and, most importantly - perfect for use as the base tea of our flavored teas. The natural flavors in this tea do not leave an aftertaste giving the tea a clean and true character.

• Grade: OP (Orange Pekoe)
• Altitude: 4000 feet - 8500 feet above sea level
• Cup Characteristics: An unbelievable aroma that portends an unbelievable taste. We have been told repeatedly: “This is the best Earl Grey I have ever tasted!”
• Infusions: Bright and coppery.
• Ingredients: Black tea, Cornflower petals, Natural flavors.

How to Steep Loose Leaf Tea

• Step 1: Remove the silicone cap and and wire-mesh infusion basket. Fill the basket with 1-2 teaspoons of tea leaves.
• Step 2: Remove the black outer lid and fill the teapot with hot water. 
• Step 3: Replace the black lid, infusion basket, and silicone cap. Allow tea to steep for 1-7 minutes depending on preference and variety of tea (see below for a list of steeping times).
• Step 4: Remove the silicone cap and infusion basket to keep your tea from steeping further, and replace them to prevent spills. Enjoy your delicious cup of tea!

Tea Steeping Times