Earl Grey Supreme (51)

Char's Earl Grey Supreme sets the standard for Earl Grey tea.

It is made from a base of superb quality Ceylon tea, expertly perfumed with the finest bergamot oil and decorated with cornflower petals.

It is full bodied, rich in flavour and with a striking appearance.Our Earl Grey is suitable for those who enjoy their tea with milk. Its addition compliments rather than overwhelms the tea.

Origin.           Sri Lanka, Ceylon

Tea type        Black, scented

Taste             Rich, fragrant and strong

When             Morning, afternoon

Available in    Loose leaf or teabags (see teabag section)

History
The original Earl Grey drunk in 1833 consisted of pure China tea lightly flavoured with fine bergamot oil. The bergamot flavouring which was provided by the Chinese was intended to protect the tea from the taste of mould and tar which could arise from the long sea journey to England.