Earl Grey tea was named after Charles Grey, the second ‘Earl’ in his line. He was Prime Minister to King William IV in the early 19th century. The legend is that the Earl was given the recipe by a Chinese mandarin with whom he was friends, and whose life he had saved.
A fruit extract loved by tea drinkers for the aromatic flavour it lends to Earl Grey tea could help you lose weight, lower cholesterol and protect against diabetes. The bergamot orange, grown in the Mediterranean, is being hailed as ‘natures statin’. It contains chemicals called citrus polyphenols that appear to block production of blood fats, boost metabolism and prevent cholesterol absorption in the gut.
The YOUR CUP Earl Grey which is a blend of Pure Ceylon Tea and Corn Flower, has a light refreshing taste, and can be served hot with or without milk or sugar. It can be used to make iced tea.