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Earl Grey Ceylon Tea – The World’s Favourite Tea, Perfected with Ceylon

Earl Grey is not just a tea — it is a global institution. For nearly two centuries, this iconic citrus-scented black tea has been the choice of kings, prime ministers, afternoon tea enthusiasts, and everyday tea drinkers alike. It is the world’s most recognisable flavoured tea, beloved across every continent for its perfectly balanced marriage of bold black tea and the bright, aromatic oil of bergamot.

The Blend: Ceylon Strength Meets Bergamot Brilliance

The quality of any Earl Grey begins and ends with the quality of its black tea base. At JC Tea, we use nothing but premium Ceylon black tea — grown in the mist-draped highlands of Sri Lanka, where the ideal combination of altitude, tropical climate, and mineral-rich soil produces a leaf of remarkable brightness, body, and balance.

Ceylon black tea brings to the blend a clean, full-bodied strength — assertive and satisfying, yet refined enough not to overwhelm. Its natural brightness allows the bergamot to shine clearly, while its pleasant astringency provides the grounding structure that makes this tea feel complete and deeply satisfying from first sip to last.

In the Cup

JC Tea’s Earl Grey Ceylon Tea brews to a beautiful bright amber — clear and warm, with a luminous quality that signals the purity of the Ceylon leaf beneath. The aroma is immediate and unmistakable: the fresh, floral-citrus lift of bergamot rising from the cup, warm and uplifting.

High in Caffeine — Naturally Energising

JC Tea’s Earl Grey Ceylon Tea carries the naturally high caffeine content of premium Ceylon black tea, making it one of the most effective and enjoyable natural alternatives to coffee for morning energy. The caffeine works alongside the tea’s L-theanine content to deliver a clean, sustained mental alertness — focused and clear, without the jitteriness or sharp crash associated with coffee. Whether it is the cup that starts your day or the one that carries you through a long afternoon, this Earl Grey performs.

Meaningful Wellness Benefits

Beyond its exceptional flavour and energising character, this Earl Grey blend delivers a range of natural health benefits drawn from both its Ceylon black tea base and the therapeutic properties of bergamot:

• Powerful antioxidant support — Ceylon black tea is rich in theaflavins and thearubigins, antioxidants that support cardiovascular health and help protect cells from oxidative damage
• Boosts mental alertness & focus — the combination of caffeine and L-theanine provides clean, calm energy ideal for productivity and concentration
• Supports heart health — regular black tea consumption is linked to improved cholesterol levels and healthy blood pressure
• Mood-lifting properties — bergamot essential oil has well-documented aromatherapy benefits, with studies linking it to reduced anxiety and improved mood
• Aids digestion — bergamot has long been used in traditional medicine to ease digestive discomfort and promote healthy gut function

A Tea for Every Moment of the Day

JC Tea’s Earl Grey Ceylon Tea is remarkably versatile in when and how it is enjoyed. It is a powerful, awakening morning cup — the caffeine and bergamot lifting the senses gently but decisively into the day. It is equally wonderful as a mid-morning or afternoon tea — the kind of cup that turns a break into a genuine moment of pleasure. And served in fine company, it is a tea that impresses — sophisticated, aromatic, and unmistakably good.

Why JC Tea?

JC Tea is Calgary’s home for premium Ceylon and herbal teas — a company built on a genuine passion for the teas of Sri Lanka and a commitment to bringing the finest quality to every household in Canada. Our Earl Grey Ceylon Tea is crafted with care, using real premium Ceylon black tea and quality bergamot — no shortcuts, no compromises.

We believe that a great cup of Earl Grey should be an everyday pleasure, not a special occasion luxury. That is why we price fairly, source carefully, and deliver directly to your door — with free delivery in Calgary on all orders over $30, and nationwide shipping across Canada.

Brewing Guide

• Water temperature: 95–100°C (freshly boiled)
• Steep time: 3–4 minutes — shorter for a lighter, more floral cup; longer for fuller body and deeper astringency
• Quantity: 1 heaped teaspoon (approx. 2–3g) per 200–250ml of water
• Enjoy black, with a splash of milk, or with a light drizzle of honey
• A thin slice of lemon brings out the bergamot’s citrus dimension beautifully
• For iced Earl Grey: brew double-strength, allow to cool, and pour over ice with lemon
• High in caffeine — ideal for morning and afternoon; limit evening consumption if caffeine-sensitive

Classic. Timeless. Elevated by Ceylon. The Earl Grey you will always come back to.