Earl Grey Tea known for its citrus flavor. It basically contain two ingredients black tea and bergamot oil. the black tea is responsible for caffeine in Earl Grey Tea.

Black tea is derived from plant Camellia sinensis which is base of all types of teas. Camellia sinensis is an ever green shrub of camellia family that is native to China and northeast India. Black tea has a distinct malty, dark and bold flavor, it’s generally stronger than other type of teas. Also it has a deep nutty aroma.

Caffeine in earl grey

Whereas bergamot oil is extracted from zest of Citrus bergamia, that grows on bergamot orange tree. The bergamot orange is originally cultivated in Italy, Calabre. It looks like an orange in shape and size and it has lime color peel. The fruit is cold pressed to extract the oil.

 Bergamot has unique tart and sour profile. It also has floral notes. Bergamot oil not only give signature note to earl grey tea but also used for many other purposes. It’s used in aromatherapy for elevating the mood, for Skin care to treating acne and also used as top note in perfume. In food industry it also used as flavor in many recipes such as baked goods.

Caffeine in earl grey

Caffeine in Earl Grey Tea

The caffeine content also varies based on variety of black tea and % of black tea in final drink or tea bag.

  1. Regular Earl Grey tea contain 55 to 99 milligram caffeine per cup
  1. Decaf Earl Grey tea contain 2 to 10 milligram caffeine per cup

There is huge variety of earl grey tea available in market but decaf earl grey is still not very common tea in market. you can reduce caffeine content in drink by reducing the steeping time.

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