The perfect French Earl Grey Starts with premium organic black tea infused with fragrant bergamot oil. Then layer in rose petals, peppery calendula (also known as marigold) and cornflowers. Suddenly you’ve got something really amazing. This French Earl Grey is a complex brew with floral hops and some earthy, clove-like spice. The French prefer a flowery Earl Grey, you can add all sorts of things to this basic mix like lavender petals, dandelion leaves, dried apple pieces or black peppercorns. It’s really down to personal taste. When your kitchen smells like a Parisian garden, you’ll know you’re on the right track. Bon appetite.