Earl Grey

Country of origin: India.  Caffeine: Medium.  There is something about the sweet, floral, sour and bitter flavor profile of bergamot that blends perfectly with a bold, full-bodied and malty black tea. For some, a flavored black tea is more palatable to sip, hiding some of the astringent or bitter notes that may come through in the steeped tea leaves. For others, a flavored tea is simply a more interesting, exotic and fun way to explore a range of tea flavor profiles.  Preparation: Use 10 g of tea (approx. 5 tsp) for 1 l of boiling water. Allow to infuse for 3 minutes. Then strain.