Earl Grey Tea
Image: chest and large scoop of Fabulous French Earl Grey
We all know the refreshing feel of a quality cup of tea. But for something with some extra oomph! you could try the aristocratic Earl Grey tea.
Image: chest and large scoop of Fabulous French Earl Grey
We all know the refreshing feel of a quality cup of tea. But for something with some extra oomph! you could try the aristocratic Earl Grey tea.
This is a type of black tea with unique flavour and aroma thanks to blending with bergamot oil. This is a citrus fruit; a hybrid of orange and bitter lemon, which gives its rind a delicate flowery aroma with sunny notes. The blending is done using milder black teas.
The aristocratic origins of this tea are because of its association with Charles Grey, a British aristo who was at one time the UK Prime Minister. Most tea connoisseurs enjoy this tea without milk or sugar, and so will you.
You can order many different varieties of Earl Grey tea in Australia online from Tea Leaves, delivered for free for orders over $75.
You can have Earl Grey tea with milk, or without. You can also add sugar or take it as it is. To appreciate the flavour and aroma of this tea, take it as it is.
You can drink tea at any time of the day. A cup in the morning will get your body revved up and the mind focused for a busy day. Another cup during the day will keep your energy levels up, while you can enjoy another cup in the evening while wind down with friends. Some people also find a cup of tea after supper helps them sleep better.
Tea aficionados prepare Earl Grey tea with water that is slightly below boiling point. But if you don’t have precise temp controls, bring the water to a boil, get it off the heat and add it to a warmed teapot. Let the tea steep for 3-5 minutes, although 5 minutes bring out the citrus aromas better.
Tea consumption has been seen to lower bad cholesterol (LDL) levels by as much as 39% while promoting levels of good cholesterol (HDL) and helping keep blood sugar levels low.
Lower levels of bad cholesterol are associated with healthier arteries. This keeps them flexible, which lowers blood pressure levels. This, in turn, keeps the risks of developing heart disease and stroke low.
You can drink tea every day without risks. Organic Earl Grey tea has low levels of caffeine such that you can have up to 4 cups a day without developing dependency for the caffeine.
Earl Grey tea is usually taken without milk and sugar, while English breakfast tea is rich in milk and possibly a little sugar.
Legend has it that a Chinese mandarin gifted Charles Grey the British aristo and politician, a tea package. It mixed with some oranges which gave it a citrusy aroma. The Grey family liked it so much that they took to adding Bergamot oil to replicate this flavour. They passed the recipe down the generations. However, the story goes, Earl Grey tea has become a favourite for many tea lovers.
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