Earl Grey

Citrus-scented tea

Earl Grey is a variety of black tea flavored with oil of bergamot, a citrus fruit.

The distinctive floral, slightly citrusy taste makes it one of the most popular flavored teas worldwide.

It's traditionally served with lemon rather than milk: She ordered an Earl Grey and a scone.

Named for a 19th-century British prime minister.

tea

steep

Rising at sharp angle

caffeine · teapot · cuppa · loose-leaf · bagged · kettle · tannins · blend · strainer · black tea

bergamot

citrus

Acidic fruits with segments

  • orangeCitrus with segments
  • lemonAcidic yellow citrus
  • zestKeen enjoyment or peel

fragrant · aromatic · scented · floral · essence · aroma · oil · rind · Calabrian · tangy

British

England

Largest British country

scones · crumpets · Victorian · teapot · porcelain · etiquette · drawing room · genteel · refined · Empire

elegance

sophistication

Cultured elegance and complexity

cultured · classic · luxury · formal · proper · delicate · tasteful · fine china · silver service · gentility

Categories
Opposites
tea type/category

Earl Greyherbal tea

Steeped plant infusion

chamomile · green tea · peppermint tea · rooibos · matcha

beverage category

Earl Greycoffee

Brewed bean beverage

espresso · water · plain water · beer · soda

cultural/aesthetic register

Earl Greyinstant coffee

Powdered caffeinated drink

energy drink · Mountain Dew · Folgers · Red Bull · moonshine

Family

gray, earlier, grey, graying, grayish, grayed, grayness, greyness, grayer

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G