Seasonal black tea blends offer a comforting staple for high-street cafés and country hotel lounges seeking a festive option during cooler months. Winter Earl Grey delivers a dependable, beautifully spiced cup that brings a touch of seasonal warmth to traditional afternoon tea service.
Sourced from prime gardens across Sri Lanka, India, and China, fine Orange Pekoe leaves are layered with natural bergamot oil, cinnamon pieces, whole cloves, and vibrant citrus peel. It steeps into a bright amber liquor with a smooth citrus-spice character and a delicate sweet vanilla finish that tastes complete without needing to add syrups.
Medium in caffeine, this comforting black tea serves as a great hot morning brew alongside breakfast. For afternoon tea, this blend gives is a popular variation of a classic menu option. It can be enjoyed as an iced tea too, simply make at double-strength and pour over ice for a spiced winter chilled brew.
Winter Earl Grey Tea - Loose Leaf
| Exquisite Earl Grey flavour with warming spices. | |
| Luxury Black Tea, Spices - see details below. | |
| Sri Lanka, China, India, Vietnam, Spain, Albania, Germany. | |
| 3-7 Mins 1/Cup 100°C |
- UPC:
- 15060370093448
Tea Facts
- Ingredients: Black Tea, Cinnamon, Cloves, Sumac Berries, Orange Peel, Cornflower Petals, Snowflakes (Sugar, Rice Flour, Cocoa Butter, Tragacanth, Natural Flavouring)
- Leaves: Dried black tea leaves blended with blue and orange petals, dried orange pieces, clove buds, cinnamon bark, and white snowflake sprinkles
- Latin/ Botanical Names: Camellia sinensis, Cinnamomum cassia, Syzygium aromaticum, Citrus sinensis
- Grown: Sri Lanka, China, India, Vietnam, Spain, Albania, Germany.
- Aroma: Rich citrus and floral bouquet with warm, spicy cinnamon, clove, and sweet vanilla notes
- Infused Colour: Bright, coppery amber liquor
- Caffeine: Medium Caffeine Level
- Harmonisation Codes: <3Kg 0902300000 | >3Kg 0902400000
Serving Guide
- Tea Menu: A standout seasonal feature for winter afternoon teas, festive holiday menus, and cosy fireside lounge service.
- Per Serving: 2.5g to 3g (approx. 1 slightly heaping teaspoon per 200–260ml)
- Water: Freshly drawn boiling water (100°C) to maximise extraction of natural bergamot oils and aromatic spices.
- Brewing Time: Steep for 3-5 minutes; extended steeping times simply intensify the flavour.
- To Serve: Enjoy hot as a standalone spiced brew or with a splash of milk; pour over ice at double-strength for a chilled winter drink.
Health Benefits
- Cardiovascular & Vascular Wellness: Regular intake of black tea (Camellia sinensis) rich in natural polyphenols supports endothelial function and healthy vascular reactivity in human clinical studies.[1]
- Metabolic & Glucose Balance: Active compounds in natural cinnamon pieces work synergistically to support healthy postprandial glucose regulation and metabolic parameters in human clinical trials.[2]
- Lipid & Circulatory Support: Natural bergamot citrus polyphenols assist in supporting healthy serum lipid levels and overall metabolic wellness as demonstrated in human clinical research.[3]
- [1] Black tea consumption improves vascular reactivity in patients with coronary artery disease (Circulation).
- [2] Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes (Diabetes Care).
- [3] Hypolipidemic and hypoglycemic activity of Bergamot polyphenolic fraction in hyperlipidaemic patients (Fitoterapia).
To view our full selection of classic and flavoured bergamot blends, browse our complete wholesale Earl Grey Tea Collection.
Winter Earl Grey FAQs
Winter Earl Grey takes our traditional bergamot-infused black tea base and layers it with warm, aromatic winter spices including cinnamon bark and cloves, along with sweet orange peel and edible white snowflake sprinkles. This creates a cosy, festive twist on the classic Earl Grey that combines bright citrus notes with a gently spiced finish.
The delicate potato-starch and rice-flour snowflake sprinkles melt gently into the hot water during brewing, adding a subtle hint of sweetness and natural vanilla aroma. It softens the citrus sharpness of the bergamot without making the cup overly sugary or cloying.
Yes, absolutely. While classic bergamot teas are often served plain or with a slice of lemon, the addition of warm cinnamon, whole cloves, and sweet orange gives Winter Earl Grey a robust profile that pairs beautifully with a splash of warm milk for a comforting, chai-like twist.
