My Earl Grey never turns out right.

I also have a problem with Earl Grey, but I believe it’s the bergamot scent that doesn’t go with me. But I keep buying it because I stubbornly believe that as a true tea appreciator I simply must own a black tea, and I end up getting rid of it by making iced tea blends together with hibiscus.

Anyway, try using a smaller amount of leaves and steeping it for a shorter time.