Earl Grey Tea
Origin
ChinaFlavour Notes
Bergamot, Citrus
The Tea
Earl Grey is a truly iconic blend with a unique flavour.
Named after a famous British prime minister, the 2nd Earl Grey, this tea first appeared in the first half of the 19th century.
The exact provenance of this blend is a matter of great debate. Some believe that the Earl was gifted the tea by a Chinese mandarin, whereas others argue that the blend was created to suit the water at his stately home. Of course, we will never be certain of its origins, but along with the many fans of this blend, we are grateful for it finding its way into their home.
To create our version, we use black China tea for a smooth and subtle base. We combine this with organic bergamot oil from Calabria for that signature citrus flavour.
Recommended brew method
A Higgins Christmas in 1952
Christmas is a special time for us at H R Higgins (Coffee-man) Ltd because you have told us Christmas wouldn’t be the same without our coffees and teas. There is the thrill of seeing your orders come in and the challenge of getting them to you on time. We have always worked to do our utmost to get even the last-minute orders to you in time for Christmas. December is so short, with only about two and a half weeks to complete the Christmas orders.
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