Lord ''Earl Grey'' Darjeeling
First class leaves Darjeeling with its characteristic flavor and wonderful aroma bergamot. Traditionally, this tea is served with a slice of lemon, with sugar to taste. This brings out the bright flavor and shows off the warm brown color of the steep. Enjoy it with lemon or milk, or savor the natural flavor and color just as it come from the pot.
Category: Tea
Product code: 395-4292
Availability: AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE
Charles Grey, Lord of the Admiralty and Royal Navy officer and prime minister of Great Britain in 1830, sent a diplomatic mission to China, where one of his emissaries saved the life of a mandarin, according to others, the son of a mandarin from drowning. To express his gratitude, the mandarin sent to the Lord a highly aromatic tea with bergamot flavor. The tea became popular in Britain in the name of Earl Grey.
Origin: India
Preparation:
Loose leafs 1 tsp
Water temperature 80 - 90 degrees
Time 3 - 4 minutes