How to Make Earl Grey Tea with Bergamot Oil: 7 Easy Earl Grey Variations

Earl Grey

Base: Black Tea

Intention: Wake Up • Great Way to Start Your Day

Flavor: Bergamot • Citrus • Lightly Floral

Season: All Season

Notes: Caffeine • Moderately High

Ingredients

• 1 cup loose-leaf black tea

• 5 drops food-grade bergamot oil. You can add more, but start small.

Brewing Instructions

• Water temperature: 200-205°F

• 1-2 tsp per 8 oz cup I use 1 teaspoon

• Steep 3-5 minutes

Yield: Approximately 48 teaspoons, depending on leaf size.

Method

Blend in a Mason jar. Shake the jar once or twice daily for five days.

This is wonderfully versatile, and you can switch it up by doing the following:

London Fog: Add 1 teasp oon vanilla bean powder and 1 teaspoon lavender to the Earl Grey blend.

Citrus Earl Grey: Add 1 tablespoon dried orange peel, 1 teaspoon chamomile, and 1 teaspoon rose petals to the Earl Grey blend.

Sweet Earl Grey: Add ½ teaspoon chopped licorice root to the Earl Grey blend.

Earl Grey Osmanthus: Add 1 teaspoon dried osmanthus to the Earl Grey blend.

Earl Grey Holy Basil: Add 1 teaspoon holy basil, or tulsi, to the Earl Grey blend.

Earl Grey White Pepper: Add ¼ teaspoon white pepper to the Earl Grey blend.

Earl Grey Ginger: Add 1 teaspoon ginger root and 1 teaspoon cinnamon chips to the Earl Grey blend. Ground cinnamon will muddy the tea.