Palais des Thés Blue of London Earl Grey Black Tea — 20 Cotton Tea Bags, Bergamot & Cornflower

Blended by the French tea house Palais des Thés, Blue of London reinterprets classic Earl Grey with a polished black-tea base and delicate floral accents. Packaged as 20 cotton tea bags for convenience, this blend delivers steady aroma and flavor whether you brew it hot, chill it for iced tea, or steep it into a creamy latte. The composition emphasizes balance: bergamot provides the citrus signature while cornflower and mallow petals add soft floral notes without overpowering the tea’s body.

What makes this Earl Grey different from other blends?

Rather than relying solely on bergamot, Blue of London combines it with Chinese black tea and blue flowers to round the taste. The result is an Earl Grey where citrus and floral tones sit over a full-bodied, smooth base—less astringent and more refined than many standard mixes.

• Chinese black tea base for a robust, smooth mouthfeel
• Natural bergamot for bright, consistent citrus top notes
• Blue cornflower and mallow petals for subtle floral complexity
• Finished blend by Palais des Thés, leveraging decades of French blending expertise

How should I brew Blue of London for the best flavor?

Hot brewing brings out the black tea’s depth and bergamot’s brightness: steep one cotton tea bag in water at around 200°F (93–95°C) for four minutes. For iced tea or a latte, simple adjustments let the blend adapt to chilled or milk-forward preparations without losing its character.

• Hot: steep 4 minutes in 200°F water
• Iced: infuse in room-temperature water, then chill 45 minutes
• Latte: steep 6 minutes in a hot water and warm milk mix for a creamier cup
• Use one tea bag per 8–12 oz depending on desired strength

What sensory notes should I expect in each cup?

The first impression is a clear citrus lift from bergamot, followed by a mellow, rounded black-tea backbone. The blue cornflower and mallow do not dominate; instead they soften the finish and add a faint floral perfume that lingers pleasantly.

• Aroma: fresh citrus with light floral hints
• Taste: smooth black-tea body, balanced bergamot, gentle floral aftertaste
• Mouthfeel: medium-bodied and silky rather than sharp or bitter
• Finish: clean, slightly floral, and refreshing

Who is this for? Blue of London suits tea drinkers who like a classic Earl Grey but want a subtler, more polished interpretation. It’s ideal for those who enjoy brewing at home with convenient cotton tea bags, people looking for an adaptable tea for hot, iced, or milk-based drinks, and anyone who appreciates fine blending from a reputable French tea house.

Ingredients

Black tea (China), natural bergamot, orange blossom flavors, cornflower petals, and blue mallow