1. Earl Grey (Black tea)
Why now
- Shares its gentle wake-up character.
- Its own profile leans citrusy and floral.
- Also a black tea and moderate in caffeine — it fits the exact same moments.
How to brew
If you don't have it
Any of the other picks on this page covers similar ground.
Tea fact
Earl Grey is black tea flavored with oil from the bergamot orange, a citrus fruit; the name "bergamot" comes from Turkish "beg-armudi" meaning "the prince's pear."
If you're looking for "something similar to Nilgiri", try Earl Grey.