Starbucks Earl Grey Tea contains 0 kcal at every cup size from Short to Venti. The drink is a black tea bag steeped in hot water with no added ingredients — no milk, no syrup, no base — so the calorie count does not change with size. Adding milk would increase calories; semi-skimmed milk adds approximately 13 kcal per 30ml, whole milk approximately 18 kcal per 30ml.

Starbucks Earl Grey Tea contains 0 kcal, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0g carbohydrate, 0g sugar, 0g protein and 0g salt per cup at any size when served black. The only nutritionally meaningful figure is caffeine at approximately 40mg per Tall from the black tea. The figures do not change with cup size for the tea itself — only the caffeine dose increases marginally with a larger cup as the tea steeps in more water.

Starbucks Earl Grey Tea contains approximately 40mg of caffeine per Tall — lower than English Breakfast Tea at approximately 45mg and significantly lower than any espresso-based drink. The caffeine comes from the black tea base — Earl Grey is a black tea flavoured with bergamot oil, and the caffeine content reflects the black tea rather than the bergamot. A Grande contains approximately 55mg and a Venti approximately 70mg. The NHS recommends a maximum of 400mg of caffeine per day for most adults and 200mg per day during pregnancy. A Venti Earl Grey Tea uses 18% and 35% of these limits respectively.

Starbucks Earl Grey Tea contains 0g of sugar when served black — no free sugars, no natural sugars, no lactose. It is completely sugar-free by default at every size. Adding milk introduces lactose — approximately 1.4g of sugar per 30ml of semi-skimmed milk — but the tea itself contributes nothing. Adding a sugar syrup or honey at the counter introduces free sugars. Served black, Earl Grey Tea is one of a small number of zero-sugar items at Starbucks alongside Chamomile Tea, Mint Majesty, English Breakfast Tea and the plain espresso-based drinks.

No. NOVA 1 — minimally processed. Earl Grey Tea is black tea flavoured with natural bergamot oil, packaged in a tea bag and steeped in hot water. The bergamot flavouring is a natural essential oil extracted from bergamot oranges — not an industrial flavouring additive. This keeps it in NOVA 1 alongside Chamomile Tea, Mint Majesty, English Breakfast Tea and plain black coffee. The vast majority of items at Starbucks are NOVA 4; Earl Grey Tea is one of a very small group that is not.

Starbucks Earl Grey Tea contains none of the 14 major allergens when served black. It does not contain milk, wheat/gluten, egg, soya, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, celery, mustard, sesame, lupin, molluscs or sulphites. Adding dairy milk introduces a milk allergen. Starbucks prepares all drinks in stores where all 14 major allergens are present — cross-contamination cannot be guaranteed. Always tell your barista if you have a severe allergy before ordering.

Yes. Starbucks Earl Grey Tea is suitable for both vegetarians and vegans when served black or with a plant-based milk. It contains no animal-derived ingredients. It is gluten-free by ingredients. Adding dairy milk makes it vegetarian but no longer vegan. For a vegan Earl Grey with milk, oat, almond, soya or coconut milk are all appropriate.

Earl Grey Tea contains approximately 40mg of caffeine per Tall from the black tea base. The NHS advises children avoid caffeine where possible, and the FSA recommends a maximum of 3mg of caffeine per kg of body weight per day for children — a Tall Earl Grey would exceed this for a child under approximately 13kg. It is not the most appropriate choice for younger children due to the caffeine content. For older children and teenagers the 40mg caffeine per Tall is lower than any espresso-based drink but is still a consideration. Chamomile Tea or Mint Majesty Tea are the caffeine-free alternatives at Starbucks.

Starbucks Earl Grey Tea contains approximately 40mg of caffeine per Tall — 20% of the NHS recommended pregnancy maximum of 200mg per day. A Venti contains approximately 70mg — 35% of the daily pregnancy limit. Earl Grey is one of the lower caffeine options at Starbucks and can be consumed during pregnancy within the daily limit when accounting for caffeine from other sources. The bergamot oil flavouring in Earl Grey is present at very low concentrations in a brewed cup and is not considered a risk at normal consumption. If in doubt, consult a midwife or GP.

Both Earl Grey and English Breakfast Tea at Starbucks are 0 kcal and 0g sugar when served black. The key difference is caffeine: Earl Grey contains approximately 40mg per Tall versus approximately 45mg for English Breakfast — a marginal difference reflecting the slightly different black tea blends used. English Breakfast uses a stronger, more robust blend typically with Assam and Ceylon teas; Earl Grey uses a lighter black tea base flavoured with bergamot. Both are NOVA 1 and allergen-free. For slightly lower caffeine between the two black teas, Earl Grey is the marginally lower option.

At 0g of sugar, Starbucks Earl Grey Tea uses none of the adult daily free sugar allowance of 30g when served black. The full daily budget remains available for food. Pairing with a Butter Croissant (5.4g) leaves 24.6g of the daily budget intact. Pairing with a Pain au Raisin (17g) leaves 13g remaining. Pairing with a Cinnamon Bun (28g) leaves just 2g — very close to the daily limit. Earl Grey Tea is one of the most sugar-neutral drink choices at Starbucks and pairs well with any food item without adding to the sugar total.

Starbucks Earl Grey Tea is one of the most nutritionally simple items on the menu — 0 kcal, 0g sugar, no allergens and NOVA 1. The only consideration is approximately 40mg of caffeine per Tall from the black tea base — lower than any espresso-based drink and marginally lower than English Breakfast Tea. It is suitable for vegetarians and vegans when served black, and suitable for those with any of the 14 major allergens. For adults who want a caffeinated hot drink with zero sugar, zero calories and no allergens, Earl Grey Tea is the lowest caffeine option in the black tea range at Starbucks.