The Gentle Earl Grey

A Premium Symbiosis of Darjeeling Second Flush (SF) & Assam Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe (T.G.F.O.P.), with a soft kiss of Natural Bergamot Essential Oil; a testament to Indian Tea Cultivars & Artisanal Heritage and an elevated homage to a Great British Classic—The Earl Grey.

Our Gentle Earl Grey is meticulously crafted for the cultured palate. By marrying the muscatel note of the Champagne of Teas—Premium Darjeeling Leaves with the robust, malty depth of Assam Golden Flowery Tips, this blend offers a structural complexity rarely found in scented teas. A whisper of Natural Bergamot Essential Oil provides a sophisticated citrus veil without overshadowing the prestigious origin of the leaves.

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A masterfully curated blend originating from the premier tea estates of India. Our Gentle Earl Grey features high-altitude Darjeeling leaves for elegance and Assam Golden Flowery Tips for strength. Unlike mass-market Earl Grey blends that rely on heavy flavoring to mask inferior base teas, this profile celebrates the terroir of the Himalayas and the Brahmaputra Valley, using only a soft kiss of Bergamot to enhance the natural floral notes of the leaves.

This exquisite blend is the perfect companion for the tea aficionados who are overwhelmed by over-complicated and overpowering flavours and mixtures. Those  seeking a return to the source of an authentic Earl Grey blend that celebrates contemporariness through finest tea leaves and a light, refreshing dewdrop of Bergamot. Artisanally blended  for those who appreciate the nuanced astringency of a Second Flush Darjeeling but desire the comforting, malty backbone of a Premium Assam. It is the ideal choice for the sophisticated morning ritual or a ceremonious & refined afternoon teatime.

Character

Sophisticated, balanced, and contemporary. The Gentle Earl Grey displays a brilliant symbiosis between the ethereal lightness of the delicate Darjeeling and the grounded, structured vigour of the Assam Golden Flowery Tips. It is assertive yet graceful.

Appearance & Colour of the liquor

In the cup, the liquor presents a luminous, deep amber hue with shimmering coppery highlights. The presence of the Golden Flowery Tips (the young, downy buds of the tea plant), ensures a vibrant clarity and a rich, oily sheen on the surface.

Aroma & Flavour

Aroma: Initial notes of bright, zesty citrus and damp petrichor, followed by a bouquet of wild florals and toasted malt.

Flavour: A multi-layered experience. You will first encounter the crisp, muscatel grape notes characteristic of Darjeeling, followed quickly by the warm, honey-sweet maltiness of the Assam Golden Flowery Tips. The top note of Bergamot appears as a light breeze, refreshing and clean.

Body & Mouthfeel

Medium-to-full bodied. The Assam Golden Flowery Tips provide a velvety, rounded mouthfeel that coats the palate, while the Darjeeling leaves express a refined, sparkling astringency that prevents the tea from feeling heavy.

Aromatic Persistence (The Finish)

The finish is remarkably clean and long-lasting. It leaves a lingering resonance of citrus zest and a subtle, sweet woodiness that invites the next sip.