Earl Grey Tea

Earl Grey Tea: A Lively Blend of Orange Pekoe Tea and Bergamot

Earl Grey tea is a black tea that is flavored with bergamot, a citrusy essential oil that is extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange. The bergamot gives Earl Grey tea its characteristic flavor, which is a unique blend of citrus, floral, and woody notes.

More Info

Who named Earl Grey Tea? Earl Grey Tea is named after Lord Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, British Prime Minister in the 1830s. According to the Grey family, this black tea was specially blended for Lord Grey. The water in the family home, Howick Hall, in Northumberland, had an odd taste, so they added bergamot to the tea offset the taste of the water and it proved to be incredibly popular with family, friends and guests.

How to Brew Earl Grey Tea

Brew Weaver's Earl Grey Tea hot and serve. If you are in the mood for iced tea, let it cool and pour it over ice.