Westholme Tea Company - Classic Earl

Style: Black

Origin: Blended at Westholme

Ingredients: Assam, Oil of Bergamot (certified organic, cold-pressed, 100% oil of bergamot from Calabria, Italy). *Please note that our Earl Grey Blends contain pure Oil of Bergamot. They are therefore not suitable for those with allergies to citrus fruits.*

Description: Earl Grey tea is favoured by many throughout the Western world. Though its creation is fairly recent, it is not truly known if the British Prime minister Charles Grey, the 2^nd Earl of Grey, actually inspired this popular tea blend. A true Earl Grey tea consists of a fine black tea scented with the unique fragrance of pure oil of bergamot. The oil is taken from the rinds of the bergamot orange, or Citrus bergamia, a plant native to Italy. We use a whole-leaf Assam with a nice body and a smooth finish as the base tea for our Classic Earl, then add a true Italian cold-pressed, organic oil of Bergamot from Calabria, Italy. The fragrance is bright and fresh; the flavour is delightful. This combination produces one of the truest and finest Earl Greys you will ever drink.

Tasting Notes: A high-quality Earl Grey is prized for its beautiful, uplifting aroma, citrus taste, and robust steep. Ours is no exception. The lively aroma of fresh bergamot peel is accompanied by sweet malt notes on the nose. This flavour translates to a warm cup with steep that is smooth, yet bold. This tea has lovely depth of flavour. The astringency builds to a pleasant tannin bite mid-tongue, reminiscent of fresh lemon, then fades quickly into a gentle, refreshing linger. Elegant, crisp, and completely comforting.

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 100ºC water. steep 3-5 minutes.

Organic, 110g tin.