May
28
The first blend of Earl Grey tea was different.
What we commonly know and recognized today as Earl Grey tea was not blended in the same way when it was first produced. Back then, it was made using fermented black Ceylon and Indian teas.
Earl Grey tea was named after a noble. The name Earl Grey actually belonged to the Second Earl Charles Grey. He once served as Britain’s Prime Minister in the 1830s. He is credited for the preparation and special blend of tea that now bears his name.
There is a story – actually a legend – that says Lord Charles Grey was given the secret to blending a special type of tea by a Chinese Mandarin. The Chinese man bestowed it as a gift to Grey after he saved the man’s life.
Well what a noble tea this is, sadly it is still not my favorite but still has the right to remain one of our most poular tea blends.
May
28
Earl Grey Tea
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Earl Grey tea is one of the most popular blends of tea and has remained on top of tea lovers’ lists for many years. It is served in virtually every cup in homes from Asia to America. Here are 7 fascinating things you probably didn’t know about Earl Grey tea:
1. Earl Grey tea was once only used to refer to black tea.
Black tea is considered as the most commonly made available tea today, often used in both iced and hot drinks. Many years ago, black tea was the type of tea used and labeled as Earl Grey.
These days, however, the term ‘Earl Grey’ has also been used to label other types of green teas and tisanes, such as oolong, white tea and rooibos. I have to say Earl Grey is not my favorite cup of tea, I myself find the taste to be too perfumed however millions of tea lovers and tea suppliers will not agree with me.
Never mind.
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