earl grey moonlight tea

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16oz

15¢ per cup

$29

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15 full leaf pyramids

Earl Grey Moonlight was created by popular demand as a luxuriously creamy twist on a classic. We start with a bold Ceylon black tea base, add bright aromatic bergamot, then layer in vanilla and delicate crème — softening the citrus edge and creating a richer, smoother cup than any standard Earl Grey. The result is a beautifully balanced blend that tastes both familiar and indulgent: the bergamot you recognise, and the creaminess that turns it into something smooth and warming.

TEA TYPE

Black Tea

CAFFEINE

High

As a black tea, this has a fuller caffeine level, making it a good choice for morning or early afternoon. It is typically lower in caffeine than coffee.

STEEP

212° for 3-5 mins

Steep longer for a bolder cup, especially if adding milk.

Ingredients: black tea, orange, blue cornflowers, natural vanilla flavor, natural bergamot flavor & natural creme flavor

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Teabags

Our teabags contain the same high-quality tea as our loose-tea offerings. Their pyramid shape gives the leaves plenty of room to unfurl and infuse, placing more flavor in each cup. Enjoy the superior flavor of gourmet tea with the convenience of a disposable bag.

teabags

15 full leaf pyramids

Ingredients & Lore

Le Voyage de La Lune is a 1902 film by Georges Méliès. One of the first science fiction films that follows a group of astronomers who visit the moon, where they encounter several strange sights and unfriendly aliens before returning home. It also features the iconic shot of the Man in the Moon with a rocket in his eye. Méliès is known for his pioneering special effects in film and was featured in the award-winning book and novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret. We think our tea is out of this world too, but no promises on the aliens.

black tea

orange

blue cornflowers

natural vanilla flavor

natural bergamot flavor

natural creme flavor

Part of earl grey teas sampler

Explore a variety of teas with our popular sampler set. Four teas included are: earl grey bravo, earl grey green, earl grey moonlight, rooibos earl grey

earl grey teas

will make 40 cups

$14

Questions and Answers

Ask a question about earl grey moonlight and have the Adagio Teas community offer feedback.

This might be a ridiculous question, but the 'natural creme flavor' makes this non-vegan, correct? This was my favorite black tea, but I've gone vegan so I think I'll have to find a different Earl Grey!

Asked by Sara Dominguez
on September 8th, 2016

I just brewed the first cup from a new bag (received 4/2017), and... it's different. It's got a coconut flavor, I think? Something like that. This has been my daily tea for years now, and this batch is not the same as usual. Has anyone else noticed this?

Asked by Ann Scranton
on May 7th, 2017

I'm fairly new to tea, but every time I brew this is turns bitter. I like to steep mine 3 to 5 minutes, but am I steeping it too long? Is the temperature (212) too high? How can I keep it from becoming too bitter without adding sugar?

Asked by scathach ASW
on May 2nd, 2018

“ Adding a bit of milk will help with the bitterness. The tannins in tea are responsible for its astringency, but, if you add milk, the tannins will bind to the milk proteins, making the tea less bitter. ”

Answered by Sarah Immel
on May 16th, 2018

“ You may wish to try using slightly less tea, or shortening your steep time. Many black teas have the astringency you describe! Honey is the recommended sweetener should you wish! ”

Answered by Adagio Teas
on May 3rd, 2018

“ The directions on the pouch actually say 2-3 minutes at 212. I steep mine for 3 and it's perfect. ”

Answered by Kaia Woods
on July 23rd, 2018

“ Two minutes at 212 is perfect = ) ”

Answered by Jane Rhodes-Williams
on January 3rd, 2019

“ You can steep black teas more than once and I find the second and third brews to be less astringent than the first, and much more palatable! ”

Answered by Sarah Ferguson
on February 16th, 2020

“ You can also perfume the tea a bit before hand. Let it sit in a small bit of brew water for ~20 seconds, pour that out then steep it. Helps wake up the leaves and I find it helps reduce the astringency. ”

Answered by Alex Kotz
on March 22nd, 2022

How many steepings can you get with this for a 16-oz steeper. 2 teaspoons. We have just found this company and are trying to figure out the number of steepings compared to our old tea company.

Asked by Ian Wilz
on December 16th, 2017

Is there a way to find out how much caffeine is in one cup of this tea if brewed according to directions? I love strong black tea but have to watch my caffeine intake for health reasons.

Asked by George Castro
on March 7th, 2018

How much sugar and carbs would be in this tea?

Asked by Chris
on July 22nd, 2019

What kind of black tea is used to make this Earl Grey, is it Ceylon?

Asked by C C
on September 10th, 2020

Will there ever be a decaf version of this? It's one of my favorites--it would be nice to be able to drink it any time of the day!

Asked by A K
on August 17th, 2020

Do we know if the farmers are using herbicides and pesticides on their farms which would seep into the tea leaves?

Asked by Lisa Branagan
on June 1st, 2021

Are the “natural flavors” completely natural or manmade?

Asked by Britni Smith
on January 15th, 2022

What is the ratio of water to tea? How many cups of tea can be made with a 16oz. container of tea? Thanks

Asked by Dorothy R Carrasco
on November 29th, 2020

Do you recommend milk or cream in this tea? I like to put cream in my tea to reduce tooth staining.

Asked by Gwendolyn Johnson
on July 1st, 2024

Is there dairy in this? Im asking because of the natural cream flavor part.

Asked by Emma Wygant
on December 12th, 2024

How much does the sample contain?

Asked by Brandi Emerick
on November 13th, 2025

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What Makes Earl Grey Moonlight Different from Standard Earl Grey?

Standard Earl Grey is a black tea flavored with bergamot — the citrus-forward, floral character that has defined the blend since the 19th century. Earl Grey Moonlight takes that foundation and adds a vanilla and crème dimension that softens the bergamot's citrus edge and adds a natural sweetness that makes the cup more rounded and more indulgent than a straight Earl Grey.

The result occupies a distinct position in the Earl Grey range: more complex than a plain Earl Grey, more approachable than some of the bolder bergamot expressions, and uniquely satisfying as an afternoon or evening cup when a warming, slightly sweet tea feels more right than a brisk morning brew. Scored 96 by 5,862 customers — the highest-rated Earl Grey in the Adagio collection.

Earl Grey Moonlight Ingredients

Black tea, orange peel, blue cornflowers, natural vanilla flavor, natural bergamot flavor, natural crème flavor. All natural ingredients. Caffeine level: high (approximately 40–70mg per 8oz cup). The blue cornflowers provide the distinctive visual accent visible in the dry leaf — they don't contribute flavor but make Earl Grey Moonlight one of the most visually distinctive teas in the Adagio collection.

How to Brew Earl Grey Moonlight Tea

Water temperature — 212°F (100°C), fully boiling. Earl Grey Moonlight's Ceylon base requires boiling water for full extraction.
Steep time — 3–5 minutes. The 3-minute steep produces a lighter, more delicate cup where the crème character leads; 5 minutes produces a bolder cup where the bergamot asserts more.
Leaf quantity — one teaspoon (2–3g) per 8oz cup.
With milk — Earl Grey Moonlight takes milk well — the natural crème character of the blend complements dairy milk and oat milk equally. A small amount of milk deepens the vanilla-crème dimension and rounds the bergamot further.
Without milk — the bergamot and vanilla character is most clearly expressed in the straight cup. Try it both ways to find your preference.
Iced — cold brewed overnight (2 teaspoons per 8oz cold water, 8–12 hours refrigerated), Earl Grey Moonlight produces a naturally sweet, creamy iced tea with a soft bergamot character that works over ice without any sweetener.

Earl Grey Moonlight vs. Earl Grey Bravo: What's the Difference?

Adagio carries several Earl Grey varieties — the two most compared are Earl Grey Moonlight and Earl Grey Bravo:

Earl Grey Moonlight — vanilla and crème layered over bergamot. Softer, creamier, more rounded. Naturally sweet without added sweetener. The right choice for afternoons, evenings, and anyone who finds standard Earl Grey too sharp or too citrus-forward.
Earl Grey Bravo — bold, assertive bergamot with no crème dimension. The classic Earl Grey expression at maximum bergamot intensity. The right choice for mornings and anyone who wants their Earl Grey to announce itself.

Both are scored 95–96 and consistently among the most popular teas in the Adagio catalog. Many customers keep both: Bravo for mornings, Moonlight for afternoons.

Is Earl Grey Moonlight a Good Gift?

Yes — and specifically a good gift for Earl Grey drinkers who haven't tried a creamy Earl Grey variation yet. Earl Grey Moonlight is one of the most consistently gifted individual teas in the Adagio catalog for a simple reason: it's familiar enough for anyone who drinks Earl Grey to immediately understand what it is, distinctive enough to feel like a discovery rather than a duplicate of what they already have. Available in a 3oz pouch (makes 24 cups, $9), a 16oz pouch (makes 128 cups, $29), a sample (makes 10 cups, $3), or pyramid teabags (15 full-leaf bags, $9). The 3oz pouch is the most popular gift size — substantial enough to last several weeks and reasonably priced for any gifting occasion.

Buy Earl Grey Moonlight Tea Online

Order Earl Grey Moonlight loose leaf tea online — scored 96 by 5,862 customers, from 24¢ per cup, with free shipping on qualifying orders. Available in sample, 3oz, and 16oz loose leaf pouches and in pyramid teabag format. Delivered from Adagio's New Jersey warehouse within one business day.