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LAVENDER EARL GREY

Bright bergamot, soft lavender, and a brisk black-tea finish.

A familiar Earl Grey ritual made hands-on: brisk black tea, fragrant bergamot, culinary lavender, and orange peel invite you to adjust the floral and citrus balance cup by cup.

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STARTER FORMULA

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For one 8 fl oz cup
1 tsp Earl Grey black tea
¼ tsp culinary lavender
¼ tsp orange peel

 

PREPARATION

  1. Measure the tea and botanicals into a roomy infuser.

  2. Add 8 fl oz water at about 200°F.

  3. Cover and steep for 4–5 minutes.

  4. Strain. Notice the aroma, floral balance, body, and finish before adjusting your next cup.

 

SENSORY NOTES
Fragrant bergamot · soft lavender · brisk black-tea body · bright citrus-peel finish · deep amber liquor

 

MAKE IT YOUR OWN
Softer: reduce the lavender. Brighter: add a pinch of orange peel. Rounder: add milk or honey after steeping.

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Lavender Earl Grey tea with dried botanicals and citrus.

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BOTANICAL FIELD NOTES

Black tea — brisk structure and amber body.
Bergamot — aromatic citrus lift associated with Earl Grey.
Lavender — soft floral aroma; use sparingly.
Orange peel — rounded citrus depth.

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​SAFETY & GOOD PRACTICE For culinary education only; not medical advice. Use culinary-grade ingredients. Black tea contains caffeine. Check allergies and possible medication, pregnancy, or health-condition concerns with a qualified professional. Stop use if irritation occurs.

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