Earl Grey Loose Leaf Tea
Earl Grey is one of the world's most recognizable and beloved teas, and for good reason — the combination of robust black tea and fragrant bergamot oil creates a flavour profile that's both familiar and sophisticated. Bergamot is a citrus fruit grown primarily in southern Italy, and its essential oil has a distinctive floral, citrusy aroma that's unlike any other ingredient in the tea world. Cold brewed, Earl Grey develops a particularly elegant flavour: the bergamot becomes more pronounced and aromatic, the black tea base provides body and depth, and the overall result is a refined, complex iced tea that's a world away from anything you'd find in a bottle. It's one of the most popular bases for flavoured iced tea recipes — try it with a splash of vanilla syrup and oat milk for an iced Earl Grey latte, or with fresh lemon and honey for a classic citrus pairing. Loose leaf Earl Grey is significantly more aromatic than bagged versions because the bergamot oil hasn't had time to dissipate from the larger leaf pieces. If you've only ever had Earl Grey from a tea bag, loose leaf will be a revelation.
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