Smoky Earl Grey Loose Leaf Tea

Our Smoky Earl Grey loose leaf tea is a bold, beautifully layered black tea that brings together bright natural bergamot with the warm pine-smoked depth of Lapsang Souchong. Built on a lively high-grown Ceylon base, it is citrusy and aromatic at first sip, then gently smoky on the finish — a distinctive Earl Grey for tea drinkers who want a classic blend with greater depth and character.

Smoky Earl Grey Loose Leaf Tea with Bergamot and Lapsang Souchong

Smoky Earl Grey takes the familiar elegance of a traditional Earl Grey and gives it a darker, more intriguing edge. Natural bergamot oil provides the signature citrus lift, while a measured addition of Lapsang Souchong adds warmth, resinous depth and a softly lingering smoky finish.

The result is not an overpowering smoke-heavy tea. Instead, it is a carefully balanced flavoured black tea where citrus, body and smoke work together in a cup that feels polished, bold and highly memorable.

Bright Bergamot over a Smooth Ceylon Black Tea Base

High-grown Ceylon black tea gives this blend its clean structure and lively character. It has enough body to support the bergamot and Lapsang, while remaining bright and refined in the cup.

Natural bergamot oil brings floral citrus aroma and that unmistakable Earl Grey lift. It arrives first on the nose and palate, giving the tea freshness before the deeper smoky note begins to unfold.

Gently Smoky, Full-Bodied and Distinctive

Lapsang Souchong adds the defining twist. Its pine-smoked character brings warmth and complexity, but is used with restraint so the blend stays recognisably Earl Grey rather than becoming a fully smoked black tea.

In the cup, expect deep amber liquor, bright citrus fragrance, rounded black tea body and a soft, lingering smoky finish. It is a tea with real presence — ideal for those who enjoy classic blends but like something a little more unusual.

At a Glance

• Tea type: Flavoured loose leaf black tea
• Base tea: High-grown Ceylon black tea
• Key flavours: Bergamot citrus and gentle pine smoke
• Additional tea: Lapsang Souchong
• Liquor: Deep burnished amber
• Best enjoyed: Black or with a small splash of milk

Excellent Black or Softened with Milk

Served black, this smoky Earl Grey loose leaf tea is at its most expressive. The bergamot feels brighter, the smoke more elegant and the finish more defined.

A small splash of milk also works well, rounding the cup and softening the smoky edges without losing the blend’s distinctive character. It makes a rewarding morning tea or a reflective afternoon cup.

How to Brew Smoky Earl Grey Loose Leaf Tea

Use freshly boiled water at 100°C and add one heaped teaspoon per cup. Steep for 3 to 4 minutes.

Choose the shorter end for a lighter, more bergamot-forward cup. Brew for the full four minutes for greater body and a more noticeable smoky finish.

If you prefer a stronger tea, add slightly more leaf rather than extending the brew time too far, as over-steeping can make the Ceylon base taste sharper.

Ingredients

Ceylon black tea, natural bergamot oil, Lapsang Souchong.

About High Teas London

High Teas London has been sourcing distinctive loose leaf teas and infusions since 2008. With over 350 different teas in our collection, we are proud to offer both timeless favourites and more individual blends, including characterful Earl Grey teas with flavours that go well beyond the ordinary.