White Earl Grey

The memory of the mists

In the Ashford family, every cup tells a story. The story of Earl Grey White carries the gentle, knowledgeable voice of Aunt Elsbeth, the American aunt who lived in China for thirty years. There, she discovered white tea, its subtle nuances, its infusions as clear as silk. But her British roots were never far away, and the allure of bergamot, that aristocratic fragrance of English tea, never left her.

A taste rediscovered

While in Paris, Elsbeth reunited with her family, the Ashfords, who lived on the Right Bank and were loyal to our A family business for generations. It was in our shop on Boulevard Malesherbes that they introduced her to this very unique version of Earl Grey, made with white tea. It was a revelation. She found in it the light of China and the elegance of the English ritual, all combined in a single cup. Thus was born her favorite tea, the one she shared with those who knew how to take the time. An Earl Grey of pure lightness, like her conversation: fluid, precise, and subtle.

An elegance that can be felt

Aunt Elsbeth often said that “white tea never speaks loudly, but it says what is essential.” Tannin-free and remarkably smooth on the palate, white tea is one of the most delicate teas to harvest and to enjoy. It never overwhelms or saturates the palate; it hydrates, refreshes, and soothes. This natural purity, this understated grace, is what fascinated Elsbeth. In this White Earl Grey, she found everything she loved: a subtle balance, a soft light, and a discreet, almost meditative elegance.

Tea and food pairing

Earl Grey White enhances fresh and floral desserts: sugar pie, cardamom-infused rice pudding, plain shortbread, vanilla panna cotta. It also complements subtle savory dishes, such as a fennel and orange salad, or scallop carpaccio with yuzu zest.At breakfast timeIt shines with its lightness: toast with salted butter, warm brioche, white fruits or homemade compote.

Recipes and cocktails using Earl Grey White tea

It is in its chilled form that our Earl Grey Blanc reveals all its hidden grace. Thanks to its natural delicacy, it transforms into a subtle and luminous liqueur.

In a cocktail, it shines in a delicate combination: lemon-infused vodka, a dusting of white sugar, and a zest of fresh bergamot. The result? AWhite Earl, a spring aperitif to be served in a frosted glass, in homage to Aunt Elsbeth.