Earl Grey		Please Select 4 oz Bag $6.95 8 oz Bag $13.80 16 oz Bag $22.24

Traditionally Earl Grey was a blend of Chinese and Indian teas scented with the oil from the citrus bergamot fruit. 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.  

Hot Brewing Method:
Bring freshly drawn cold water to just before a boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cut in the teapot. Pour your hot water over the leaves. Let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (The longer the steeping time the stronger the tea). Add milk and sugar to taste.

Iced Tea Brewing Method:

Place 6 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher.  Pour 1 1/4 cups of very hot water over to tea, steep for 5 minutes.  Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves.  Add ice and garnish and sweeten to taste if desired.