Earl Grey tea

The base of Earl Grey tea is a black tea, which comes from different regions:

• India: Assam and Darjeeling tea gives a powerful, full body.
• Sri Lanka (Ceylon): Gives a lighter, floral note.
• China: Traditionally, Chinese black tea such as Keemun is also used, which can have a soft, smoky flavor.

The bergamot oil that gives it its distinctive flavor comes from southern Italy, specifically the Calabria region, which is famous for the production of high-quality bergamot.

Earl Grey is often associated with elegance and is drunk neat or with milk or a slice of lemon.

Earl Grey has a delicate, fresh and citrusy flavour, which mainly comes from the addition of bergamot oil. Bergamot is a citrus fruit that looks like a cross between an orange and a lemon. The aroma is floral, slightly spicy and lively, with a subtle bitterness that is perfectly balanced with the soft notes of the black tea. Depending on the tea variety, the flavour can vary from full and robust to mild and refined.