Deep Purple Bergamot Black Tea from the SpecialTea Collection by Merchant Spice Co.

🫖Discover a world of flavor and story with Merchant Spice Co.’s Special Tea Collection. Steeped in tradition and shaped by the artistry of hand‑gathered leaves and blossoms, the Special Tea Collection celebrates the rare, the delicate, and the quietly extraordinary. Each tea is meticulously handcrafted from the most select black or green tea leaves, inviting you to savor subtle hints of mint, the delicate embrace of floral notes, or the smooth taste of chamomile. With every sip, let these teas whisk you away—perhaps to the slopes of Mount St. Helen, where cooling spearmint is harvested from rich volcanic soil, or to a moment of wonder as a tea infused with blue butterfly pea flowers transforms before your eyes with a touch of lemon, its hue shifting like a twilight sky. Each blend is more than a beverage; it is a journey through tradition, landscape, and imagination, promising a cup that delights both palate and spirit.

🍃 The Story Behind the Leaves: A tea of distinguished elegance, this Earl Grey black tea with deep purple cornflowers is a refined balance of bold intensity and floral intrigue. The rich, malty foundation of black tea is elevated by the citrus-kissed essence of bergamot, while the striking hue of deep purple cornflowers adds an air of regal sophistication.

Earl Grey’s origins date back to the early 19th century, named after Charles Grey, the 2nd Earl Grey, a British Prime Minister whose name became synonymous with this celebrated infusion. While accounts of its creation vary, its signature bergamot essence—sourced from the Mediterranean—has made it one of history’s most enduringly elegant teas, gracing the tables of aristocracy and intellectual salons alike.

Deep purple cornflowers, akin to their blue-hued counterparts, carry a legacy steeped in European herbal traditions. Once revered in medieval monastery gardens, they symbolized nobility and resilience. Their presence in tea blending is both aesthetic and functional, imparting a subtle floral sweetness that tempers the bold citrus notes of bergamot.

Together, this blend embodies heritage and artistry—a tea crafted for those who appreciate complexity and beauty in equal measure, each sip an invitation into tradition and refinement.

🍃 Notes of Leaf and Season: A smooth, citrus‑bright Earl Grey with deep, aromatic bergamot notes, lifted by the soft floral presence of deep purple cornflowers. The cup is bold yet graceful, finishing with a gentle bloom that lingers in a clean, fragrant whisper.

Savor its refined essence whether steeped warmly or chilled to perfection.

About the Product
Merchant Spice Co.'s SpecialTea Collection offers handcrafted teas that are an exquisite expression of tradition, craftsmanship and nature's artistry. These teas unfold with complexity, revealing layers of aroma, texture and taste.

We are delighted to offer you these exquisitely infused and artfully crafted teas, designed to elevate every sip into a moment of pure indulgence. Each is packaged in a stand-up, resealable bag for your convenience.

🫙Luxury Ingredients: Earl Grey black tea and deep purple cornflowers.

All natural and preservative free

Available in Net weights of .05 oz., 1.0 oz and 2.0 oz.

🍵Enjoy and raise a cup to life!