Teapigs Earl Grey Strong, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g
The opposite number to the delicate Darjeeling Earl Grey: this one is built on a robust Assam-and-Rwandan base, so it is the rare Earl Grey that genuinely takes milk without the bergamot collapsing into perfume water. That makes it the one for people who like the citrus idea but want a proper strong cup, not a fragile afternoon one. The floral, Darjeeling-ish top note is faint, do not buy it for that; buy it because it is Earl Grey with the backbone of a builders brew.
Teapigs Earl Grey Strong, in brief.
Teapigs Earl Grey Strong is the bold counterpart to the brand's delicate Darjeeling Earl Grey, a stronger black base carrying more bergamot oil for a robust, full Earl Grey rather than a light afternoon one. It is whole leaf in the pyramid temple, not perfume-heavy fragments, the one to reach for if standard Earl Grey tastes too weak or floral, picked into the Teas.co.uk curator selection as the gutsy, milk-friendly option.
Preparation: drop one pyramid into a 250ml mug at 95 to 100 degrees and steep four to five minutes. The whole-leaf pyramid lets the strong base open fully for a fuller cup than fragments give. It takes a splash of milk well, unlike a lighter Earl Grey, and it pairs especially well with a slice of Madeira cake.
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.
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The Story Behind the Teapigs Brand
Teapigs was founded in London in two thousand and six by Nick Kilby and Louise Cheadle with a mission to bring real whole leaf tea back to Britain.- Tea Temple Innovation: Frustrated by paper bags filled with dust they pioneered the Teapigs brand tea temple to give whole leaves room to breathe.
- Real Ingredients: Earl Grey Strong is part of their core range crafted using natural bergamot and whole leaf blends to deliver an authentic tea house experience.
- Business for Good: As a certified B Corp Teapigs supports the Point Foundation in Rwanda helping vulnerable tea communities and orphans.
Teapigs Commitment To The Planet
Teapigs is a leader in sustainable tea production ensuring that every component of this product respects the environment.- Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.
Source: Teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Teapigs Earl Grey Strong, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g, please cite teas.co.uk.
The story behind Teapigs
Teapigs is the Brentford-based whole-leaf brand that made premium tea accessible in pyramid format. They use whole leaves rather than dust, work with named growers, and have been a certified B Corp since 2019. Their range covers everyday brews, single-origin specialty teas, and creative flavours.
Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.
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What’s in it, what to know
Inside the pack
| Ingredient | Proportion | What it brings |
|---|---|---|
| Black Tea | 98% | A robust base of whole leaf Assam and Rwandan tea, chosen for its strength and ability to carry bold flavours. |
| Cornflowers | 1% | Added for a touch of visual elegance and a subtle floral undertone. |
| Natural Bergamot Flavour | present | Infused with a higher concentration of natural bergamot for a truly "strong" citrus punch. |
| Whole Leaf Quality | present | Teapigs uses only quality whole leaves, never dust, to ensure a clean, powerful flavour profile that stays smooth. |
Pack: Teapigs Earl Grey Strong, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g; contains tea (caffeinated). Best within 18 months of the pack date.
Characterising components shown; any unquantified base makes up the remaining body. Expertly blended in the United Kingdom using premium, globally sourced whole leaf black teas.
Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.
What's in Teapigs Earl Grey Strong, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g, and what isn't:
- In: a bergamot Earl Grey with earl grey, with nothing in the bag but the listed components and any infusion base.
- No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
- Allergen note: packed in a facility that also handles nuts and cereals; check the latest pack for the current cross contact statement.
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Source: Teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Teapigs Earl Grey Strong, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g, please cite teas.co.uk.
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