📋 Basic overview
Type: black flavoured tea
Origin: Dilmah (a Ceylon tea brand from Sri Lanka)
Packaging: 20 teabags × 1.5 g
Alcohol: 0 % – non-alcoholic, contains caffeine
Character:
Dilmah Earl Grey combines full-bodied Ceylon black tea with the delicate aroma of bergamot. This classic tea offers an aromatic, refreshing and slightly citrusy experience, ideal for everyday drinking or afternoon relaxation.
🍊 Flavour profile
✔️ delicate citrus aroma of bergamot
✔️ full-bodied and balanced black tea
flavour
✔️ pleasantly aromatic and fresh
✔️ harmonious, long-lasting finish
✔️ also suitable with milk or honey to taste
☕ How to prepare
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Place 1 tea bag in a mug or teapot.
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Pour 220 ml of boiling water (95–100 °C) over it.
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Steep for 3–5 minutes, depending on the desired strength.
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Remove the tea bag and serve warm, with honey, milk or lemon if desired.
💡 Tips for a better flavour:
• A shorter steeping time will bring out the delicate citrus aroma.
• It is traditionally served with a little milk or honey, which softens the flavour.
• In summer, it can also be prepared as iced tea.
📊 Nutritional values (per 100 ml of prepared tea)
| Nutrient | Value (approximate) |
|---|---|
| Energy | ~1–2 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Caffeine | ~20–40 mg (depending on the strength of the brew) |
🍽️ Recommended pairings
✔️ delicate cakes and biscuits
✔️ chocolate desserts
✔️ breakfast with pastries and honey
✔️ afternoon tea with light refreshments
🍃 Characteristics and benefits
✔️ 0 % alcohol
✔️ contains antioxidants (polyphenols)
✔️ an aromatic and refreshing drink
✔️ suitable served hot or iced
✔️ promotes hydration and relaxation without calories
💡 Summary – Dilmah Earl Grey black tea 20 × 1.5 g
✔️ flavoured black tea with the aroma of bergamot
✔️ non-alcoholic drink containing caffeine
✔️ low-calorie, aromatic and refreshing
✔️ Easy to prepare (220 ml boiling water, 3–5 min)
✔️ Ideal for everyday drinking and afternoon relaxation
