Twinings Lady Grey Black Tea (100 ct)

No. Lady Grey is a caffeinated black tea, same as Earl Grey. A standard cup delivers around 40–50mg of caffeine. If you want the floral, citrus-forward profile without the caffeine, there is no direct decaf equivalent: the closest alternatives are a chamomile-lemon herbal blend or a rooibos with orange peel. See our <a href='/pleasures/caffeine-free-tea/' class='text-honey-400 hover:underline'>caffeine-free guide</a> for options.

Lady Grey was created by Twinings in 1994 for people who found Earl Grey too aggressive. The bergamot is dialed back and lemon and orange peel are added, giving it a softer, more floral finish. Same black tea base, lighter citrus note, easier to drink without milk.

Boiling water (212°F) and 3 to 4 minutes. Lady Grey uses the same black tea base as Earl Grey, so full-boil water is correct: the citrus oils are the delicate part, and they are not harmed by boiling water the way green tea leaves are. Three minutes gives a lighter cup; four minutes gives more body. Milk and sugar are optional but work well given how soft the citrus note is.

Yes. Double-strength brew (two bags to one cup of water, 3 minutes) then pour over ice. The lemon and orange peel notes open up slightly cold, and the bergamot stays in the background where it belongs. It holds in the fridge for 24 hours. If you want a cold citrus-forward black tea without making a whole pitcher, this is a cleaner choice than standard Earl Grey iced, where bergamot can turn soapy at cold temperatures.

Earl Grey reformulated by Twinings in 1994 for people who found the original too aggressive. Bergamot held back, lemon and orange peel brought forward. Softer. More floral. Still finds your morning. We keep it in the lineup for mid-morning and lighter Earl Grey.

It sits in the high range, which is typical for black tea. A longer steep pulls more caffeine; pull it early in the 3-4 min window to keep the cup lighter.

Brew at 212°F for 3-4 min. Our brewing guide has the full method, ratio, and water notes.

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