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Dilmah Earl Grey, 20 Tea Bags 30g
★4.8 Curator’s rating from teas.co.uk
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Earl Grey lives or dies on the bergamot, and this one gets it right. Plenty of supermarket Earl Greys turn soapy or perfumed; Dilmah keeps the citrus bright and sharp with no floral soap aftertaste, and, more to the point, it rests on a solid single origin Ceylon base rather than thin, cheap black tea. That gives it a sturdy, earthy backbone so it actually tastes of tea as well as bergamot, and the finish stays clean. It is a punchier, more assertive Earl Grey than the genteel Twinings style, which makes it a good morning or office cup rather than just a delicate afternoon one. Takes a small splash of milk if you like, though it is at its brightest black with a thin slice of lemon. If you have been let down by cheap Earl Grey tasting of bath products, this single-origin version is the corrective, and it sits alongside the Dilmah Caramel as one of the stronger everyday flavoured blacks we carry.
Lee Samuel Tucker · Curator · teas.co.uk
4.8/5★★★★★teas.co.uk curator rating · our expert verdict
Water100°C
Steep3-5 min
CaffeineCheck the pack
Format20 servings
Label notes
Ingredients & dietaryCeylon black tea from Sri Lanka scented with real bergamot oil rather than synthetic flavouring; it contains caffeine.
PackagingA carton of twenty Earl Grey tea bags holding 30g of tea.
About this tea
Dilmah Earl Grey, in brief.
Dilmah Earl Grey takes the Dilmah single origin Ceylon black tea base and adds bergamot oil for the classic Earl Grey character. Single origin Sri Lankan leaf gives the cup a cleaner mid palate than the typical UK supermarket Earl Grey, which usually uses anonymous blended black tea as the base.
The brew pours a bright copper amber with the distinctive Ceylon clarity. Aroma is bergamot forward on top, with the clean Ceylon brightness underneath. Mouthfeel is firm and balanced. The bergamot citric note opens the palate; the black tea body builds on the swallow; the finish carries the bergamot for a long second after the sip.
Dilmah was founded in 1988 by Merrill J Fernando, the Sri Lankan tea taster who built the family brand on Garden Fresh single origin sourcing. The Earl Grey variant uses real bergamot oil rather than synthetic flavouring, layered onto the same Sri Lankan estate Ceylon used in Premium Ceylon Black. Packed at source in Colombo by the Fernando family operation.
Best brewed at boiling water for 3 to 5 minutes. Standard one bag per cup. Drink black with a slice of lemon to lean into the bergamot citric, or with a splash of milk for a softer London Fog style cup. Pairs particularly well with shortbread, scones, lemon drizzle cake, where the bergamot echoes the lemon notes.
The afternoon tea classic. Dilmah Earl Grey sits between the budget UK supermarket Earl Greys (Tetley, PG Tips) and the premium specialty brands (Teapigs Darjeeling Earl Grey, Twinings Lady Grey). Single origin Ceylon base distinguishes it from both budget tiers and most mid market alternatives.
Curator notes: the tasting profile reflects our own editorial review against the current pack format and the brand spec sheet, cross-checked with brewing trials at the recommended steep time and water temperature. We run same-day UK dispatch on every order placed before 2pm Monday to Friday. Storage notes and brewing guidance are also published in the detailed Q and A tab below.
From the catalogue
Curator’s notes
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Dilmah Earl Grey is an Earl Grey for people who have grown tired of the flat, perfumed versions on supermarket shelves. Where cheaper Earl Greys can taste soapy or artificial, this one builds a bold, traditional cup from premium single origin black tea and natural bergamot oil.
Anyone who likes Hyson tea bags but wants more of a citrus kick gets the same easy drinking quality from these Dilmah bags, made bolder and reliable enough to earn a place in the office drawer as well as at home.
However you take it, this citrus black tea works with a small splash of milk in the usual way, or cold brewed and served as a smooth spritz. A slow morning at home or a crowded working day: either way the bergamot sharpens the cup, which holds to Dilmah's tradition of quality into 2026.
The Story Behind the Dilmah Brand
Dilmah was founded in nineteen eighty eight by Merrill J Fernando and has grown into a global leader in tea culture for nearly four decades.- Innovation Pioneers: Known for introducing single origin tea to the world market Dilmah continues to lead with ethical and sustainable practices.
- Earl Grey Heritage: The blend follows the classic recipe that took its name from Charles Grey, the British Prime Minister, in the eighteen thirties.
- Master Blenders: Developed by experts with decades of heritage quality checking every batch to ensure garden fresh taste.
Dilmah Commitment To The Planet
Sustainable production is an area where Dilmah moved early, and it works to make each part of this Earl Grey kind to the environment.- Packaging: Bags and carton are different materials and may be recycled differently; the UK pack and your council have the final word.
Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Dilmah Earl Grey, 20 Tea Bags 30g, please cite teas.co.uk.
Brand
The story behind Dilmah
Dilmah is the family-owned Sri Lankan tea brand founded by Merrill J Fernando to bring single-origin Pure Ceylon tea direct from Sri Lankan estates to international markets, cutting out the middlemen. Known for ethical sourcing, single-origin integrity, and a strong export presence.
Packaging: A carton of twenty Earl Grey tea bags holding 30g of tea.
Founded1988, Sri Lanka
FormatTea bags
CertificationFamily Owned · Single Origin · Fair Trade
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Sustainability
Our commitment to the planet
✓Family Owned
✓Single Origin
✓Fair Trade
Tasting notes
The taste profile
Bergamot Zest●●●●● 5/5
Bright and sharp citrus top notes that immediately refresh the palate. Tea Strength●●●●○ 4/5
A strong single origin Ceylon base, earthy and rich, that gives the bergamot something solid to sit on. Floral Aroma●●●●○ 4/5
Quiet floral notes that give the cup a fragrant, seasonal feel. Smooth Finish●●●●● 5/5
Exceptionally clean aftertaste with no soapy bitterness or chemical notes. 4.8/5★★★★★teas.co.uk curator rating · our expert verdict
Side by side
How does it compare
vs Twinings Earl GreyDilmah builds on a sturdier, single origin Ceylon base, where others use black tea blended from several regions.
vs Hyson Premium TeaHyson's green teas are excellent, yet bergamot needs a firm black tea underneath it, which Dilmah has.
Brewing
Brewing the perfect cup
Water temperature100°C, straight from the kettle, or the theaflavins and thearubigins under the bergamot stay locked in the leaf.
MeasureOne bag per 200ml of water gives an ordinary Earl Grey; 2 bags in 300ml gives the bergamot builder strength.
Steep3 to 5 minutes: towards 5 if milk is going in, towards 3 for a lighter, brighter Earl Grey.
ServiceFor milk takers, a splash of full fat, stirred through, plus sugar to taste. Casein in milk tames the tannins, the main reason most tea in Britain is drunk white.
Iced versionFor iced Earl Grey, steep 4 bags strong in 500ml, let 4 tablespoons of caster sugar dissolve in it while warm, cool it, then pour in 500ml of cold water and squeeze 2 lemons over the top.
CaffeinePresent, as in any Ceylon black, though no milligram number is claimed.
Best withToast and marmalade, fruit cake, scones and cream, or even a full English breakfast.
Safety and purity
What’s in it, what to know
Ingredients and dietary suitabilityDilmah may change the blend or its allergen advice, so the current carton is what counts.
CaffeinePresent, as in any Ceylon black, though no milligram number is claimed.
Nutrient NoteFully oxidised leaf like this is high in theaflavins and thearubigins; between them they give the cup its brisk, copper coloured character under the bergamot.
Shelf LifeBergamot fades with time: once the box's best before date has passed the tea is still safe, just less scented. Box it up airtight and put it somewhere cool and dry where the sun never falls.
Formulations change; the current UK pack is always the final word on ingredients and allergens.
Ingredients & nutrition
Inside the pack
| Ingredient | What it brings |
|---|---|
| Ceylon Black Tea | present |
| Real Bergamot Oil | present |
| Bag Material | present |
| Carton | present |
Pack: Dilmah Earl Grey, 20 Tea bags 30g; contains tea (caffeinated). The bergamot is at its brightest within 18 months of packing.
Named components only; the unquantified bulk is the Ceylon black tea itself. Single Origin Ceylon (Sri Lanka).
Packaging: Bags and carton are different materials and may be recycled differently; the UK pack and your council have the final word.
What's in Dilmah Earl Grey, 20 Tea bags 30g, and what isn't:
- In: single origin Ceylon black tea and real bergamot oil, and nothing besides the components listed.
- No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
- Allergen note: this Earl Grey shares its packing facility with nuts and cereals, so the newest carton has the up to date cross contact statement.
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Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Dilmah Earl Grey, 20 Tea Bags 30g, please cite teas.co.uk.
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