The Organic Earl (Twinings Organic Earl Grey Tea)

Member Name: Zmugzy

Product:	Twinings Organic Earl Grey Tea
Date:	01/04/09 (188 review reads)
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Advantages: Organically fresh

Disadvantages: Not cheap.

Earl Grey tea has been drunk in my family for centuries and I was delighted recently to discover an organic blend of one of my most favourite teas. Originally from China, this is a light tea, pale gold in colour with the delicate flavour of bergamot. According to legend Earl Grey is named after Charles, the 2nd Earl Grey, who obtained a special blend of tea from a Chinese Mandarin with a long beard. When the tea supply ran out the Earl asked Richard Twining to recreate the tea for him. British Prime Minister Earl Grey believed that adding Oil of Bergamot ensured a memorably refreshing cup of tea. And so the blend became known as "Earl Grey's" tea.

Earl Grey Organic should be left to brew for at least between three to five minutes. Fortunately Earl Grey is not grey but is a black tea comprising a blend of Indian and Sir Lankan teas which is then flavoured further by the addition of bergamot oil. Some recommend to me that it be drunk without milk but I always feel that a little drop or two does not blemish the flavour. Alternatively a slice of lemon can be added with sugar to taste. This dark leafed tea retains a very light colour once brewed which should not be mistaken for a lack of strength. The tea exudes an overpowering fragrance and a vibrant flavour that seduces the taste buds. The flavour of this organic blend does seem fuller and more refreshing, although it is difficult to tell at times if this is wishful thinking. At least one can have peace of mind that the tea is free from chemical residues. I regard it as a tea to be sipped away from the dinner table. An ideal brew for drinking on relaxing afternoons.

Search and you should find a box of 100 tea bags for around £3.50 - not cheap but we all deserve a bit of luxury now and again.

Summary: An organic blend of Earl Grey from Twinings.