Earl Grey Tea, FLORAL & CITRUSY, Natural Bergamot Flavor Blended with ORGANIC Loose Leaf Tea, 110+ Cups, 8oz, ORGANIC CEYLON, OP Grade Tea, U.S.A

Brand: U.S. Wellness Naturals

The history of Earl Grey tea is one of mystery and intrigue. Most agree that it was named after Charles Grey, who was both an Earl and one time Prime Minister of England. There is some irony that the man who oversaw the abolishment of slavery in the British Empire is best known for a citrusy black tea, but history will run its course. There are three prevailing legends about the origins. One says that Earl Grey was visiting China and saved a tea brewer’s son from drowning. To give thanks, this brewer blended this special concoction and named it after him. Another is that two separate items were shipped to England, bergamot oranges and black tea, and the boxes broke, mixing the products, and giving the orange citrusy flavoring to the tea which became popular. Lastly, some suppose the blend was made especially for Lord Grey, as Howick Hall where he stayed had unpleasant mineral flavors in the water. This is the explanation favored today by the Grey family, while Twinings has argued that it is the first explanation. The issue became so controversial that in 2012 the Oxford English Dictionary put out a call to action, to find the first mentions of the specialty flavored tea. They found some interesting ideas. First, bergamot flavored tea was first mentioned in the early 1800’s. Contrary to the elevated stature of the tea know, originally bergamot flavoring was used to disguise low quality or stale tea leaves from China. Some time in the mid 1800’s there first appeared ads for Earl Grey’s special blend, though there has been nothing definitive about when it first appeared as Earl Grey tea, or the origin of the tea itself. Regardless of the history, the tea is now considered a staple of the tea world. Because it has a mild, balanced taste it can be used to compare different teas. Additionally, since almost every tea drinker as tasted it, it serves as a healthy point of comparison. While originally popular only in England, it has become a truly global drink.

• EARL GREY TEA- This flavored black tea uses the flavoring of bergamot oil and organic black Ceylon tea leaves to create a bold, rich flavor that speaks to Earl Grey’s stature as an anchoring point in tea culture
• The natural astringency of the flavor profile makes it pair especially well with desserts or rich foods, while its bright, citrusy, floral flavoring, along with 50-90 mg of caffeine per cup, make it a great morning tea to get the day started
• CERTIFIED ORGANIC- This loose leaf Earl Grey blend is a certified organic product, blending 100% organic black tea leaves, of the Orange Pekoe (OP) grade, with bergamot flavoring
• Being a certified organic product means it is free of pesticides, so you get a bold, complex taste without the chemicals and additives that can be found in other brands
• CEYLON TEA- The loose Earl Grey blend is made primarily of black teas picked from the luxurious tea gardens of Sri Lanka, also known as Ceylon
• This adds a brightness and boldness to the flavor, which is complemented well by the lemony citrus tones of the bergamot flavoring
• As compared to Chinese teas, the soils of Sri Lanka are purer, and contain less metal and other harmful content
• Every tea aficionado knows that the metal content and other elements of the soil will contribute to the terroir
• ICED TEA, HOT TEA, AND KOMBUCHA- One of the wonderful things about Earl Grey tea is its unrivaled versatility
• It can be served hot as American Earl Grey tea, with milk and sugar, or British Earl Grey Tea, with lemon and sugar
• It can also be brewed and then chilled, as the citrus overtones make it a light and refreshing iced tea for the summertime
• Lastly, many people use Earl Grey tea as a tea base when making their own kombucha, as the taste and depth pair well in a kombucha blend
• GUARANTEED QUALITY- This product has been tracked from start to finish, as U.S. Wellness Naturals cares deeply about quality products that are ethically and sustainably sourced
• This means personally meeting with the tea estates, and hand packing each bag from our headquarters in Cleveland, OH
• As such, we stand fully behind each of our products, and if you have any problems at all, or simply want some advice on your next tea adventure, simply reach out and we will happily help you!

Size: 8 Ounce (Pack of 1)