Tea - Earl Gray

Named after Charles Gray (the second earl in his line and prime minister to King William IV in the 19th century), Earl Gray is not a a kind of tea; contrary to popular belief. Earl Gray is actually plain black tea, infused with the citrus flavour of bergamot (similar to orange blossoms). This gives a bright, tart and refreshing tea that is unlike other black teas.

Earl Gray has a light refreshing taste usually used to mask the lack of flavour from poor quality black tea; and can be served hot with or without milk or sugar. It can also be used to make iced tea.