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Earl Grey

British  

noun

  1. a variety of China tea flavoured with oil of bergamot

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The tall stems of daisies bend above the delicate petals of peonies on a Raspberry Yogurt Basil Cake; a single nasturtium blossom tops an Earl Grey Butterfly Pea Ginger Mini Cake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

I follow Melissa Clark’s chocolate olive oil cake recipe, which has always produced a moist cake that’s slightly floral in flavor, courtesy of warm Earl Grey tea that’s whisked into the batter.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Six Senses Laamu handmakes dozens of ice cream flavors daily at its dedicated Ice & Chocolate Studio, including Earl Grey tea, burnt milk, and mascarpone, free for guests every afternoon.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

A brioche bread infused with lemon and Earl Grey tea has been crowned Britain's best loaf.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2025

We dip our spoons into the freezer bag full of Earl Grey ice cream with halwa pieces.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

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