Two cups of tea with bergamot orange rinds on the saucer and loose tea leaves on a tray

The History of Earl Grey Tea

Earl Grey tea is one of the most recognized and widely enjoyed tea blends in the world. Its distinct flavor comes from the addition of oil extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange, a fragrant citrus fruit.

Date:

February 12, 2024

Author:

Joshua Kaiser

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format:loose_leaf, format:tea_concentrates, tea_type:black_tea

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