Lavender Earl Grey Black Tea

A fragrant twist on classic Earl Grey, pairing bright bergamot with aromatic lavender for a graceful black tea that is citrusy, floral, and beautifully balanced.

The Experience

Lavender Earl Grey Black Tea takes one of the world's most recognizable flavored teas and leads it into the garden.

At its foundation is black tea accented with bergamot, the intensely aromatic citrus character that defines Earl Grey. Lavender adds another layer—soft, fragrant, and distinctly floral—creating a cup that feels more botanical and perfumed than a traditional Earl Grey without losing the familiar citrus character that Earl Grey lovers expect.

The pleasure of this tea comes from the relationship between those two aromatics. Bergamot is bright and citrusy; lavender is floral and herbaceous. Together, they create a sophisticated cup in which neither needs to dominate.

For customers who already enjoy Earl Grey and want to explore beyond the classic, Lavender Earl Grey is a natural next step. And for floral-tea drinkers, it offers the depth of black tea beneath the garden-like aroma.

Tasting Notes

• Top: Lavender • Fragrant bergamot
  
• Mid: Bright citrus • Smooth black tea
  
• Finish: Floral • Aromatic • Clean
  
• Body: Full

Why You’ll Love It

Lavender Earl Grey combines two of tea's most recognizable aromas in one elegant cup. The bergamot provides the citrusy sophistication of classic Earl Grey, while lavender gives the tea a softer, more garden-inspired personality.

It's particularly appealing if you enjoy floral teas but still want the structure and depth of black tea. The blend is aromatic enough to feel special for afternoon tea, yet familiar and approachable enough to become an everyday Earl Grey.

Tea Type: Flavored Black Tea
Style: Earl Grey-Inspired
Flavor: Lavender • Bergamot • Floral Citrus
Ingredients: Black tea, lavender, natural bergamot flavoring
Caffeine: Yes
Body: Full

How to Brew

Use approximately 1 heaping teaspoon per 8 oz of water at 212°F / 100°C. Begin with a steep of about 2 - 3 minutes and adjust according to your preferred strength.

Try your first cup straight to appreciate the relationship between lavender and bergamot. A splash of milk creates a softer, creamier interpretation and brings the tea surprisingly close to the flavor family of a London Fog.

Perfect For

Lavender Earl Grey is a lovely choice for afternoon tea, quiet mornings, book clubs, garden gatherings, elegant entertaining, or anyone who wants a more floral alternative to classic Earl Grey. Pair it with lemon cake, shortbread, scones, madeleines, vanilla pastries, macarons, berry desserts, or delicate tea sandwiches.

Earl Grey Walks Into the Garden

Earl Grey is traditionally defined by one extraordinary citrus fruit: bergamot. Bergamot is intensely aromatic, with a fragrance that combines recognizable citrus brightness with an almost floral perfume. That unusual character is what gives Earl Grey its unmistakable aroma.

Lavender approaches fragrance from the opposite direction. Its character begins with flowers, but beneath the floral perfume is a distinctive herbal quality. Bring the two together, and they naturally complement one another.

The floral side of bergamot connects with lavender, while bergamot's citrus character brings brightness to lavender's deeper herbal aroma. Black tea provides the foundation that keeps both from becoming overly perfumed.

The result isn't simply Earl Grey with another ingredient added. It's a different expression of the Earl Grey idea—more floral, more botanical, and unmistakably garden-inspired.

A Flower with a Long History

Lavender has been cultivated and appreciated for centuries throughout the Mediterranean and beyond, valued for its unmistakable fragrance and used in everything from gardens and perfumes to culinary preparations.

Its tiny purple flowers have a surprisingly powerful aroma, which means balance is particularly important when lavender is used in tea. Too little and it disappears behind the black tea and bergamot. Too much and suddenly you're drinking the garden.

In a well-balanced Lavender Earl Grey, the goal isn't for lavender to overwhelm the tea. Instead, it should rise from the cup as part of the aroma, accompany the bergamot through the sip, and leave behind a delicate floral impression.

Take a moment to smell the brewed tea before drinking it. With a blend like this, aroma is an important part of the experience.

Earl Grey or London Fog?

If you enjoy Lavender Earl Grey with milk, you may notice that you're beginning to move toward another beloved Earl Grey tradition: the London Fog. A London Fog is typically made by combining Earl Grey tea with steamed milk and vanilla, creating a creamy tea latte in which bergamot remains the defining aromatic note.

Lavender has become a popular companion to that combination as well. To experiment at home, brew Lavender Earl Grey a little stronger than usual, add steamed milk and a touch of vanilla or your preferred sweetener. The result transforms the tea from a fragrant floral Earl Grey into something soft, creamy, and dessert-like.

For Churchill's tea drinkers who already love that flavor profile, Duchess Fog Black Tea takes the idea further by bringing bergamot, lavender, and creamy vanilla character together directly in the blend.

Hot or Iced?

Lavender Earl Grey changes personality beautifully with temperature.

• Served hot, the aroma becomes the centerpiece. Lavender rises immediately from the cup, bergamot follows with citrus brightness, and the black tea provides warmth and structure underneath.
• Served iced, the citrus character becomes especially refreshing while the lavender provides an elegant floral finish. Add a slice of lemon for brightness, or serve it simply over ice and allow the bergamot to do the work.

This versatility makes Lavender Earl Grey equally at home at a formal afternoon tea table and in a tall glass on a summer afternoon.

Packaging: Our loose teas are sold by the ounce and packaged in food-grade resealable bags.

Explore Our Earl Grey Collection

Bergamot can take black tea in remarkably different directions. Explore classic citrus, fragrant florals, creamy interpretations, and fruit-forward variations to find your Earl Grey.

Lavender Earl Grey Black Tea (This Tea)
Lavender • Bergamot • Floral citrus
→ Best for: Earl Grey lovers who want a more fragrant, garden-inspired expression of the classic

Earl Grey Classic Black Tea
Bergamot • Bright citrus • Classic black tea
→ Best for: those seeking the traditional expression of Earl Grey and a reference point for exploring the collection

Creamy Earl Grey Black Tea
Bergamot • Creamy • Smooth
→ Best for: those who prefer their Earl Grey softer, rounder, and more indulgent

Lady of the Earl (Lady Grey) Black Tea
Bergamot • Orange • Bright citrus
→ Best for: those who enjoy Earl Grey but want a brighter, more orange-forward citrus profile

Duchess Fog Black Tea
Bergamot • Lavender • Creamy vanilla
→ Best for: those who love the lavender-and-bergamot combination but want a richer, London Fog-inspired experience

Jane’s Strawberry Promenade Black Tea
Strawberry • Bergamot • Fruity & floral
→ Best for: those seeking a playful, fruit-forward Churchill's artisan interpretation of the Earl Grey family