Twinings Lady Grey Tea (UK)

Twinings has been blending tea in England since 1706 and holds a Royal Warrant. Lady Grey is their own creation - developed exclusively by Twinings in the early 1990s and trademarked to the brand. It was designed for Earl Grey lovers who wanted something lighter and fruitier - black tea with real orange peel at 3% and lemon peel at 3%, alongside bergamot flavouring, which gives it a more overtly citrusy character than the classic Earl Grey. First sold in Norway in 1994 and launched in Britain in 1996. Blended and packed in Hampshire. Biodegradable teabags.

Light, refreshing, and brightly citrusy with zesty orange and lemon notes over a smooth black tea base. Less bergamot-forward than Earl Grey - the orange leads, the bergamot supports rather than dominates. The more approachable of the two for those who find classic Earl Grey too assertive. Best black or with a splash of milk. Particularly good iced in summer.

If you enjoy Twinings Lady Grey, our Scotch and Abram's Earl Grey is our take on the classic bergamot-forward version - smooth, refined, and aromatic.

Twinings Earl Grey is the more assertively bergamot-forward version - Lady Grey is the lighter, fruitier alternative if standard Earl Grey feels too intense. Bewley's and Edinburgh Earl Grey are the closest cross-brand comparisons in terms of light, refreshing citrus character on a smooth black tea base.