Earl Grey Cream

Earl Grey Cream tea is a tea blend with a distinctive flavor and aroma derived from the addition of oil extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange and an addition of sweet vanilla. The sweetness of the vanilla works to counteract the citrus taste of the bergamot. We use a whole leaf black tea for this.

History

Traditionally the term "Earl Grey" was applied only to black tea; however, today the term is used for other teas that contain oil of bergamot, or a bergamot flavour.

The Earl Grey blend is named after the 2nd Earl Grey, British Prime Minister in the 1830s and author of the Reform Bill of 1832, who reputedly received a gift, probably a diplomatic perquisite, of tea flavoured with bergamot oil, taken from bergamot, a citrus fruit typical of Southeast Asia and grown commercially in Italy.

Caffeine Content: 40-45 mgs per 8 oz cup

Ingredients: A whole leaf black tea flavored with vanilla and bergamot.

Mark's Note: I like to have this one some mornings when I'm looking for variety over the normal options. The bergamot gives that depth upfront but the flavor finishes on the aroma of vanilla - it's quite the balance. I'd have this with toast and non-citrus fruits.