How to Use Earl Grey in a Sentence

Earl Grey

noun
  • Instead, like many scented and flavored teas, Earl Grey’s blend is a Chinese creation.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 June 2024
  • The brands tout flavors from Earl Grey to goat cheese with cherries.
    Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN, 16 July 2023
  • Lounge on a couch while sipping tea faves like Cream Earl Grey and Relax.
    Essence, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The pro-move is to try each of these at least once: a baguette, an Earl Grey macaron and an almond croissant.
    Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Hublot launched the Big Bang Earl Grey model in 2009, which is no longer in production.
    Carol Besler, Robb Report, 6 July 2023
  • The one that’s really popular this month is the Earl Grey tea cake.
    Judith Prieve, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
  • My go-to snack on set An energy bar and Earl Grey tea with oat milk and honey.
    Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 June 2023
  • My friend orders the Earl Grey Marteani ($17), which looks delicious and is made with gin, earl Grey tea, lemon, and egg white.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Only time will tell if the Biden's encounter will have any awkward moments — or be as smooth as a cup of Earl Grey.
    CBS News, 12 June 2021
  • Tea choice is somewhat limited — there’s Earl Grey, chamomile, mint, and a custom blend of black tea — but these might be the best scones in town.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 10 May 2023
  • My advice, try each of these at least once: baguette, Earl Grey macaron and almond croissant.
    Jill Cassidy, The Arizona Republic, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The box includes a set of 15 tea bags, including five English breakfast bags, five Earl Grey bags, and five white berry bags.
    Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2024
  • As such, the Earl Grey chocolate bavarois and chocolate sponge cake have been finished with an icy-blue glaze that looks almost too perfect to eat.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Brew your favorite variety, like Earl Grey or matcha, then mix it into your oats.
    Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 6 Feb. 2024
  • With citrusy notes of bergamot, Earl Grey tea has the aromatic personality to cut through the dairy richness of the milk and still play nice with the lavender.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
  • There is also a closet reimagined as a full bar, from which the bartender hands you a vintage crystal tumbler filled with the house drink, Earl Grey Bourbon Punch, icy cold.
    Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, 18 Aug. 2023
  • What better time to cozy up to contenders while sipping on a cup of Earl Grey tea and nibbling on scone with Devonshire cream and strawberry preserves?
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2023
  • There’s also non-croissant options like gluten-free brown-butter corn cake, chewy chocolate chunk cookies and Earl Grey morning buns.
    Nikita Richardson, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Steeping tea bags in milk gives this party-ready Bundt cake a lovely, subtle Earl Grey flavor that’s perfectly paired with bright citrus zest.
    Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Don’t discount your favorite hot drinking variety, either – here’s looking at you, iced Earl Grey.
    Becky Krystal, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The truffles, rolled from chocolate infused with raspberry Earl Grey tea, butter and cream, are satisfying.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Cocktails are named after the picture, with the building’s destruction memorialized by vodka, Earl Grey tea, lemon and honey.
    Zachary Small, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2024
  • Some of the most delicious cakes in the collection below are easy: a simple strawberry cake dotted with perfect spring berries; a loaf cake flavored with citrusy Earl Grey—ideal snacking cakes to graze on that look and taste good.
    Joe Sevier, Bon Appétit, 22 Apr. 2022
  • Though Earl Grey makes an obvious pairing for chocolate, feel free to test out different tea flavors with this recipe—the refreshing flavors of peppermint tea would balance out the richness of the chocolate.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The store focuses on more conventional flavors, including the ever-present chocolate and vanilla, as well as monthly rotations like Earl Grey, peach and olive oil.
    Larrisa Beth Turner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Sep. 2020
  • Molds showcasing various designs are used, including rabbits and flowers, and flavors range from traditional egg yolk and lotus to Earl Grey, strawberry yogurt, and pecan with dates.
    Megha McSwain, Chron, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Naturally, there’s no shortage of traditional options, which take their cue from her preferred menu: scones with lashings of jam and cream; cucumber finger sandwiches; trays of pastries and cakes; and pot after pot of Darjeeling and Earl Grey.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2022
  • Perfectly sized to make two individual desserts, this luxurious chocolate custard is infused with Earl Grey tea.
    Yossy Arefi, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2023
  • This Earl Grey–scented candle helps neutralize strong cooking smells, and notes of bergamot, black currant, and vanilla set a romantic mood without veering into cloyingly sweet territory.
    Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2024

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