Belle Matinée French Earl Grey 90g

A full-bodied French Earl Grey with bright bergamot, soft florals and a clean citrus finish.

Belle Matinée means Beautiful Morning.

Organic black tea is blended with bergamot oil, rose petals, calendula and cornflowers to create a tea with depth, fragrance and gentle lift. Floral, but never perfumed. Refined, but still generous in the cup.

Made for slower mornings, the pot at three and afternoons that deserve a little more ceremony.

70 g tin | Approximately 20–35 cups

A Beautiful Morning, Carried Into the Afternoon

Belle Matinée begins with organic black tea and bright bergamot, then softens into rose, calendula and cornflower.

The black tea gives the blend enough body to feel satisfying. Bergamot brings a clean citrus lift, while the botanicals add fragrance, colour and a gentle floral finish.

The result is composed rather than delicate. A French Earl Grey with presence, balance and just enough romance.

Serve it when a plain cup will not quite do.

At a Glance

Tea style: French Earl Grey
Origin: Multiple origins
Ingredients: Organic Black Tea, Bergamot Oil, Rose Petals, Calendula and Cornflowers
Aroma: Lush florals with a citrus lift
Strength: Medium to full-bodied
Best enjoyed: Black, with a little milk or with lemon
Pack size: 70 g tin
Approximate yield: 20–35 cups

What It Tastes Like

Belle Matinée is full-bodied and gently floral, with bright bergamot and a clean citrus finish.

The black tea gives the blend structure. Rose brings softness, while calendula and cornflowers add subtle botanical character without overwhelming the cup.

Flavour notes: Bergamot, soft florals and citrus.

How to Brew

Use 1–2 level teaspoons per 250 ml cup.

Add water heated to 90–95°C and steep for 2–3 minutes.

Use one teaspoon for a lighter, more fragrant cup or two for greater depth.

For a 500 ml pot, use 2–4 level teaspoons. Remove the leaves once brewed to keep the finish clean.

Enjoy it black, with a small amount of milk or with a slice of lemon.

When to Drink It

Belle Matinée is made for the more considered parts of the day.

It suits a slow morning, a quiet pause at eleven or the pot brought out when friends arrive in the afternoon.

Especially good with madeleines, almond cake, shortbread, fresh fruit or something with a little citrus.

The Botanicals

Bergamot oil gives the tea its bright, familiar Earl Grey character.

Rose petals bring softness and fragrance.

Calendula and cornflowers add gentle floral detail and colour.

Together, they create a French Earl Grey that feels expressive without becoming overly perfumed.

Ingredients

Organic Black Tea, Bergamot Oil, Rose Petals, Calendula and Cornflowers.

Contains natural bergamot flavour from bergamot oil.

Servings

A 70 g tin makes approximately 20–35 cups.

The final yield depends on whether you use one or two teaspoons per cup and how strongly you prefer your tea.

Tin and Storage

Packed in a reusable Merry Wolf tea tin designed to help protect the leaves from light and moisture.

Keep the lid firmly closed between uses and store in a cool, dry cupboard away from direct sunlight and strong aromas.

Once the tea is finished, the tin is made to be kept.

Blended in the Barossa

The tea and botanicals are sourced from multiple origins, then blended and packed in the Barossa by Tea Master Jacinta Gibson.

The Merry Wolf was created around a simple belief: everyday things should be made well enough to earn their place in the home.