{"title":"The London Fog | Earl Grey Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eLondon, 1830. Charles Grey takes office as Prime Minister of Great Britain. The Reform Act is being drafted. The fog rolls thick off the Thames. And somewhere in Downing Street, a cup of bergamot-scented tea is poured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story goes that a Chinese mandarin, grateful to one of Grey's envoys for saving his son from drowning, gifted the Earl a tea blended with bergamot oil to suit the naturally lime-rich water at Howick Hall, his Northumberland estate. Whether legend or fact, the blend bore his name — and never left.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarl Grey became the tea of statesmen, writers, and quiet mornings. Served in the Reform Club. Sipped in the drawing rooms of Mayfair. Ordered at Fortnum's without needing to say the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOurs honours that legacy without compromise — three origin estates across Kenya, Assam, and Ceylon, finished with the finest cold-pressed Italian bergamot. Nothing added. Nothing masked. Choose your format below.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-london-fog-earl-grey-tea","title":"The London Fog | Earl Grey Tea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe London Fog: A Legacy of Mist \u0026amp; Majesty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Backstory\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story of Earl Grey begins not in the drawing rooms of London, but as a gesture of high diplomacy. Legend tells of a custom blend of black tea leaves and fragrant bergamot citrus oil, presented as a masterful gift from a Chinese mandarin to British nobility. It was a recipe designed to bridge worlds — and to transform a simple cup of tea into an extraordinary ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat blend became one of the most celebrated teas in history. And it began as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOur Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe London Fog honours this diplomatic heritage by uniting three of the world’s greatest tea-growing regions into a single, majestic blend:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKenya brings Brightness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivated on high-altitude slopes, these leaves yield a vibrant, golden-red liquor alive with natural vitality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssam brings Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown in the rich soils of Northern India, this leaf contributes a bold, malty body that anchors every cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon brings Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced from crisp highland gardens, it delivers a clean finish that lingers with quiet elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo tie this grand global tapestry together, we crown the leaves with a premium citrus halo of authentic Italian bergamot. The result is a cup thick with history, sophisticated flavour, and a deep, comforting character that cuts right through a rainy afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlended for an Earl. Perfected for you.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Perfect Gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust as the original blend was crafted as a gift for British nobility, The London Fog makes an exceptional gift for anyone who appreciates the finer things. Whether presented as a standalone indulgence or paired with our loose leaf selection, it arrives steeped in story — and that’s what makes it unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ember \u0026 Olive Coffee Co.","offers":[{"title":"25 Pyramid Teabags","offer_id":53787884388679,"sku":"705979","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g Loose Leaf","offer_id":53787884421447,"sku":"705991","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg Loose Leaf","offer_id":53787884454215,"sku":"705972","price":64.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0579\/9751\/files\/NO_WEIGHT_87772345-95ae-4786-ac8a-5aadf1e8f383.png?v=1779121774"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0579\/9751\/collections\/earl-grey-loose-leaf-hero.png?v=1776268139","url":"https:\/\/www.emberolivecoffee.shop\/collections\/the-london-fog-earl-grey-tea.oembed","provider":"Ember \u0026 Olive Coffee Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}