CAFFEINE/ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Medium / High

CUP CHARACTERISTICS: An unbelievable aroma that portends an unbelievable taste. We have been told repeatedly: ‘This is the best Earl Grey I have ever tasted!’

LUXURY INGREDIENTS: Black Tea, Cornflower petals, Natural flavors (Organic Compliant)

INFORMATION:  Traditionally Earl Grey was a blend of Chinese and Indian teas scented with the oil from the citrus bergamot fruit – a sort of orange. The stories of Earl Grey are numerous. One such tale tells how a British diplomat on a mission to China saved the life of a Mandarin and as a gift of gratitude was given the recipe for this flavored tea. This diplomat upon his return to Britain presented the tea to the Prime Minister of the day, Earl Grey. Another story says it was the Prime Minister himself who saved the Mandarin. In any event, it was the Prime Minister of England (1830-1834) Earl Grey who made this tea fashionable. We only use teas from the top 3 tea-growing regions of Sri Lanka – Nuwara Eliya, Dimbula, and Uva. Dimbula and the western estates of Nuwara Eliya have a major quality peak during Jan/Feb, whereas Uva and the eastern estates of Nuwara Eliya have their peak in July/Aug. This dual peak period allows us to buy the best for our flavored tea several times a year. These high-grown districts produce teas that have classic ‘Ceylon’ tea character, noted by floral bouquet and flavor notes, touches of astringency, and bright coppery color. Perfect as the base of our flavored teas. [We tested teas from various other origins around the world as a base for our flavored teas, but none made the grade.] Flavoring oils, not artificial crystals, give the tea drinker high-quality tea that tastes great.