Overhead view of a rich amber cup of Everest Earl Gray tea with loose leaves and dried citrus peel.
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Earl Grey Black Tea Loose Leaf – Everest, Bergamot & Vanilla

Bergamot · candied citron · vanilla · sweet cream. Bold and bright, never bitter. Re-steeps 2 to 3 times.

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About $0.55 per cup, even less with re-steeps
3.2 oz resealable pouch = about 40 cups (8 oz each). Re-steeps 2 to 3 times for even more.
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🚚 Ships 1 to 2 days from Saugus, MA · 🍃 Nepali black tea from Ilam · 🍊 Real Italian bergamot from Sicily + vanilla

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About This Tea

Why you'll love it

A real Earl Grey blended with our own Nepali black tea from Ilam, real Italian bergamot from Sicily, orange peel, and vanilla. Bold and bright, creamy, never bitter.

Quick Facts

  • Blend: Our own Nepali TGBOP (Tippy Golden Broken Orange Pekoe) black tea from Ilam, Earl Grey black tea scented with organic bergamot essence (steam-distilled from Sicilian Citrus Bergamia), vanilla black tea, and dried orange peel
  • Type: Earl Grey black tea blend · broken-leaf TGBOP · real bergamot plus vanilla
  • Caffeine: about 40 to 60 mg per 8 oz cup (black tea base, about half of coffee)
  • Brew: 195°F to 200°F · 3 to 4 minutes · re-steeps 2 to 3 times
  • Taste: Bergamot, candied citron, malt, orange peel, vanilla, sweet cream; copper-hued liquor
  • Character: Bold, bright, creamy, never bitter; great hot or cold brewed

Everest Earl Grey is a Himalayan take on the classic. It starts with our own Nepali TGBOP black tea grown in Ilam, the same Himalayan range as Darjeeling, then blends in Earl Grey black tea scented with real Italian bergamot steam-distilled from Sicilian Citrus Bergamia, vanilla black tea, and dried orange peel. The cup is copper-hued and aromatic, with bright bergamot and citron up front, malt through the middle, and a creamy vanilla and sweet-cream finish. The Ilam tea keeps it smooth and never bitter, whether you drink it black, with milk, or cold brewed over ice.

Earl Grey Tea with Real Italian Bergamot

Everest Earl Grey is an Earl Grey tea blended with our own Nepali black tea from Ilam. The bergamot is real, a natural essence steam-distilled from Sicilian Citrus Bergamia, and the blend is finished with dried orange peel and vanilla. If you are comparing blends to find the best Earl Grey tea for your cup, look at the tea and the bergamot first. Ours brews copper-hued, bright with citrus and creamy at the finish, and it stays smooth black, with milk or cold brewed.

A natural choice for Earl Grey drinkers who want real bergamot and a richer, vanilla-rounded cup. Curious how much caffeine is in it? See our guide on how much caffeine is in black tea, or browse the full Nepal black tea collection.
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Tea Type
Black Tea Blend
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Origin
Ilam, Nepal
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Harvest
2026 Summer flush
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Elevation
4,000 to 7,000 ft
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Brewing Temp
195 to 200°F
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Steeping Time
3 - 4 Minutes
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Caffeine Strength
4 of 5
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Season
Summer Flush
Ilam Black Tea · Real Sicilian Bergamot

Two Origins, One Cup

Everest Earl Grey begins with smooth Nepali black tea grown high in the Ilam district of eastern Nepal, the same Himalayan range as Darjeeling. We blend that Ilam tea with Earl Grey black tea scented with real Italian bergamot, an essence steam-distilled from Citrus Bergamia grown in Sicily, then add vanilla black tea and dried orange peel. The bergamot brings the classic Earl Grey citrus, while orange peel and vanilla round it into a richer, creamier cup than a standard Earl Grey.

NEPALI TEA ORIGIN

Ilam, Nepal (4,000 to 7,000 ft)

BERGAMOT

Sicily, Italy (steam-distilled)

BLENDED

Hand-blended in small batches

Why Everest Earl Grey Stands Apart

Most Earl Grey is bergamot oil over a generic black tea base. Everest Earl Grey is built differently. The blend includes smooth Nepali black tea from Ilam, so the cup stays bright and aromatic without the bitterness or flatness of a commodity blend. On top of real Italian bergamot, we add dried orange peel and vanilla, which give the tea a rounder, dessert-like character that plain bergamot Earl Grey cannot match. It is excellent black, takes milk beautifully as a London Fog, and cold brews into a naturally sweet iced tea.

Tasting Notes

  • Aroma: Bergamot, orange zest, sweet vanilla
  • Body: Medium-full, smooth, creamy
  • Finish: Malt, vanilla, sweet cream; bright but never bitter
  • Liquor: Aromatic copper-gold
  • Pairs well with: Scones, lemon cake, shortbread, dark chocolate, breakfast

From Ilam to Italy to Your Cup

We start with our Nepali black tea from Ilam, pair it with Earl Grey black tea scented with real Italian bergamot from Sicily, add vanilla black tea and dried orange peel, then hand-blend in small batches and ship from our Saugus, MA facility. That keeps the finished blend fresh for customers in the United States. Explore the full Nepal black tea collection for more Ilam black teas.

How to Brew Everest Earl Grey

  1. Heat the water: Heat fresh, filtered water to 195 to 200°F, just under a boil.
  2. Measure the leaf: Use 1 teaspoon (2 to 3 grams) per 8 oz cup.
  3. Steep: Steep 3 to 4 minutes. For a stronger cup, add a little more leaf rather than over-steeping.
  4. Re-steep: Re-steep the same leaves 2 to 3 times, adding 15 to 30 seconds each time.

Iced and Cold Brew

For a smooth, naturally sweet iced Earl Grey, cold brew about 2 teaspoons per 12 oz of cold water and refrigerate 8 to 12 hours, then strain. The bergamot and vanilla come through cleanly over ice, with none of the bitterness hot-brewed tea can pick up when chilled.

Caffeine in Everest Earl Grey

An 8 oz cup of Everest Earl Grey contains roughly 40 to 60 mg of caffeine, because it is built on a black tea base. That is about half the caffeine of an 8 oz cup of coffee. The bergamot, orange peel, and vanilla add aroma and flavor, not caffeine. For the full breakdown, see our guide on how much caffeine is in black tea.

Compare Our Nepali Black Teas

VarietyFlavor ProfileCaffeineBest For
Everest Earl GreyBergamot, candied citron, malt, vanilla, sweet cream; aromatic Earl GreyMedium (~40 to 60 mg)Aromatic Earl Grey, London Fog, iced
Himalayan GoldenHoneyed malt, apricot, toasted sugar; Gold Medal and NYT-featuredMedium (~45 to 55 mg)Smooth daily sipping, gifting
Sherpa BreakfastBold malt, walnut, brisk finishHighMilk tea, morning energy
Snow LeopardCocoa, caramel, muscat grape; full-bodied yet smoothMediumElegant straight or with milk
Sagarmatha GoldChocolate, hazelnut, cane sugar; first flush, NYT-featuredMediumConnoisseur sipping

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FAQ about Earl Grey Black Tea Loose Leaf – Everest, Bergamot & Vanilla

Everything you need to know before your first cup.

Does Everest Earl Grey have caffeine?
Yes. Everest Earl Grey is built on a black tea base, so it naturally contains caffeine, about 40 to 60 mg per 8 oz cup. That is roughly half the caffeine of an 8 oz cup of coffee. The bergamot, orange peel, and vanilla add aroma and flavor, not caffeine.
What does Everest Earl Grey taste like?
Everest Earl Grey brews a bright, copper-hued cup with notes of Italian bergamot, candied citron, and orange peel over malt, finishing with creamy vanilla and sweet cream. It is bold and aromatic, smooth, and never bitter.
Does Everest Earl Grey contain real bergamot?
Yes. Like a true Earl Grey, it is made with real Italian bergamot, an essence steam-distilled from Citrus Bergamia grown in Sicily, the fruit that defines the style. We also blend in dried orange peel and vanilla for a rounder, creamier cup. The bergamot is a real citrus essence, not a synthetic flavoring.
What makes Everest Earl Grey different from a regular Earl Grey?
Two things. The blend includes our own Nepali TGBOP black tea from Ilam, which gives a smoother, less bitter cup. And it is layered with dried orange peel and vanilla on top of real Sicilian bergamot, for a richer, dessert-like Earl Grey.
How do you brew Everest Earl Grey?
Use about 1 teaspoon (2 to 3 grams) of loose leaf per 8 oz cup. Heat water to 195 to 200 degrees F and steep 3 to 4 minutes. For a stronger cup, add a little more leaf rather than over-steeping. Re-steep the leaves 2 to 3 times.
Can you cold brew or make iced Everest Earl Grey?
Yes. Cold brewing suits this blend well. Use about 2 teaspoons per 12 oz of cold water, refrigerate 8 to 12 hours, then strain. The result is smooth and naturally sweet, with the bergamot and vanilla coming through cleanly over ice.
Is Everest Earl Grey good with milk?
Yes. It holds milk beautifully. A splash brings out the malt and vanilla for a creamy, dessert-like cup, much like a London Fog. It is equally enjoyable black for a brighter, more aromatic citrus character.
Does Everest Earl Grey have vanilla?
Yes. The blend includes a vanilla note that gives it a creamy, sweet finish and balances the bright bergamot and citrus for a smooth, rounded Earl Grey.
Where does Everest Earl Grey come from?
Our TGBOP black tea is grown in the Ilam district of eastern Nepal, the same Himalayan range as Darjeeling, at roughly 4,000 to 7,000 feet. It is blended with Earl Grey black tea scented with real Italian bergamot from Sicily, vanilla black tea, and dried orange peel, and ships from Saugus, Massachusetts.
Can you re-steep Everest Earl Grey?
Yes. It re-steeps 2 to 3 times. Add 15 to 30 seconds to each later infusion. The bergamot and citrus stay expressive across steeps, which also lowers the effective cost per cup.
How is Everest Earl Grey packaged, and how many cups does it make?
It ships in a resealable, foil-lined 3.2 oz pouch that protects the leaves from light and oxygen. The pouch yields about 40 cups at 8 oz each, and more with re-steeps, at roughly 0.55 dollars per cup.
Do you offer free shipping on Everest Earl Grey?
Yes. Orders over 60 dollars ship free within the contiguous United States. We ship from our facility in Saugus, Massachusetts, and most US orders arrive within 2 to 5 business days.
What should I look for in the best Earl Grey tea?
Two things: the bergamot and the tea underneath it. Everest Earl Grey uses real Italian bergamot, a natural essence steam-distilled from Citrus Bergamia grown in Sicily, not a synthetic flavoring, with our Nepali black tea from Ilam in the blend. Dried orange peel and vanilla round it out, so the cup is bold and aromatic and never bitter.