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Earl Grey

Classic, clever and quietly fabulous.

You have the kind of style that never goes out of fashion. Like a cup of Earl Grey, you're classic with a twist: refined, a little bit mysterious and brighter than people expect. You love good books, good manners and a perfectly timed joke.

Your wit is legendary. You can say more with one raised eyebrow than most people can with a speech, and your friends come to you for honest advice delivered with charm. You notice details, appreciate beautiful things and always know the right thing to wear, say or read next.

Some call you an old soul. We call you timeless. Keep collecting stories, keep your standards high and never apologize for loving the finer things.

Witty
Elegant
Bookish

Your tea matchChaiTheir warmth and your wit turn every afternoon into a great story.

Your perfect time of day4:00 p.m. sharpAfternoon tea, a good book and a slice of cake. Naturally.

How to make it at home

London Fog

An Earl Grey latte with vanilla and silky milk. Cozy, elegant and very easy.

Prep: 2 min
Total: 6 min
Makes: 1 mug (8 fl oz / 240 ml)

Ingredients

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1 Earl Grey tea bag or 1 tsp (3 g) loose tea
5 fl oz (150 ml) water, freshly boiled
3 fl oz (90 ml) milk
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla syrup, or honey plus a drop of vanilla extract

Steps

1Steep the tea in the hot water for 4 minutes, then remove it.
2Stir in the vanilla syrup.
3Warm and froth the milk until it is silky.
4Pour the milk into the tea, holding back the foam with a spoon, then spoon the foam on top.

Your tea kit

How to enjoy your Earl Grey

Freshly boiled water. Black tea needs hot water, 200–212°F (93–100°C), for a full flavor.
Watch the clock. Steep for 3–4 minutes. Longer turns it bitter.
Milk or lemon, not both. Lemon makes it brighter; milk makes it cozier. Both together curdle.

The best teaware for you

Budget pickCeramic tea mug with infuser and lidAbout $20Brew loose tea right in your mug, then lift the infuser out. Perfect for one.See it on Amazon(opens in a new tab)
Best valueClassic ceramic teapot (4 cups)About $30A proper round teapot, the kind that makes tea time feel like an occasion.See it on Amazon(opens in a new tab)
SplurgePorcelain tea set for twoAbout $50A pretty teapot with matching cups and saucers. Makes every afternoon feel like a treat.See it on Amazon(opens in a new tab)
Nice to haveHandheld milk frotherAbout $15A battery whisk that turns warm milk into foam in 20 seconds.See it on Amazon(opens in a new tab)

Which tea to buy

Type: Black tea scented with bergamot. Loose leaf has the brightest citrus flavor.
How to brew: Freshly boiled water, steep for 3–4 minutes.

Twinings Earl Grey Tea bagsThe classic, with a clear citrus aroma.Amazon (opens in a new tab)Target (opens in a new tab)Walmart (opens in a new tab)
Harney & Sons Earl Grey Supreme Tea bags or looseExtra fragrant, with a smooth, elegant finish.Amazon (opens in a new tab)Target (opens in a new tab)

Tip: For a London Fog, use a little less water so the tea stays strong under the milk.

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