{"product_id":"the-grey-standard","title":"The Grey Standard","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: auto; font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.8; color: #2f2a24;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Grey Standard\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18px; color: #5a5248;\"\u003eA bold, estate-driven Earl Grey rooted in Assam black tea, lifted with cold-pressed bergamot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic Earl Grey elevated. Built on full-bodied Assam black tea in the Brahmaputra Valley, then scented with cold-pressed bergamot oil for a bright, aromatic lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup is \u003cstrong\u003ebold and bright\u003c\/strong\u003e with a rich \u003cstrong\u003emalty backbone\u003c\/strong\u003e, distinctive bergamot citrus character, and a smooth, satisfying finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything a great Earl Grey should be — and nothing it shouldn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 40px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e4ddd3;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black tea base is sourced from the \u003cstrong\u003eBahani estate in Assam's Brahmaputra Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of India's most revered tea-growing regions, known for producing robust, full-bodied teas with exceptional malty depth. The bergamot oil used in this blend is cold-pressed from Calabrian bergamot fruit, chosen for its clean, bright citrus character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 40px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e4ddd3;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssam Black Tea (Bahani Estate), Cold-Pressed Bergamot Oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 40px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e4ddd3;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBold and bright\u003c\/strong\u003e with rich \u003cstrong\u003emalty depth\u003c\/strong\u003e, distinctive bergamot citrus character, and a long, clean finish. A classic Earl Grey profile with an estate-quality foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 40px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e4ddd3;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteeping Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f6f2ea; padding: 22px 24px; border-radius: 10px; margin-top: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 tsp per cup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 205–212°F (96–100°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteep Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Enjoyed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent straight or with a splash of milk — a refined daily ritual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 40px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e4ddd3;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstate Assam black tea base from Bahani garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-pressed bergamot oil — no artificial fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold malty body with classic Earl Grey brightness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole-leaf quality in every cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect morning or afternoon black tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 40px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e4ddd3;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste the Difference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe start where great tea begins — at origin. Our teas are sourced directly from India's most respected estates, then crafted using whole leaves and real botanicals to create blends that enhance — not mask — flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Whole-leaf teas only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Real spices, herbs, and botanicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Estate-sourced base teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Blended for flavor — not to standardize\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom estate to blend — without compromise.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 36px; font-size: 13px; color: #777;\"\u003e© 2026 KVL Hill Garden Teas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KVL Hill Garden Teas","offers":[{"title":"Loose Leaf Bag - 28g\/1oz","offer_id":47838944067742,"sku":"SIG-EG-BLK-P-1","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose Leaf Bag · 56g\/2oz","offer_id":47838944100510,"sku":"SIG-EG-BLK-P-2","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose Leaf Bag · 100g\/3.5oz","offer_id":47838944133278,"sku":"SIG-EG-BLK-P-3H","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loose Leaf Tin · 100g\/3.5oz","offer_id":47838944166046,"sku":"SIG-EG-BLK-T-3H","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/3698\/2430\/files\/TheGreyStandard.png?v=1781100975","url":"https:\/\/kvlhillgardenteas.com\/products\/the-grey-standard","provider":"KVL Hill Garden Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}