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Earl Grey tea was named after Charles Grey, the second earl in his line
He was Prime Minister to King William IV in the early 19th century
The legend is that the Earl was given the recipe by a Chinese mandarin with whom he was friends, and whose life he had saved
Earl Grey is a blend of Indian and Ceylon teas
The tea gets its unusual flavour from oil of BERGAMOT
Bergamot is a small acidic orange
The latest research indicates that the Bergamot orange is a cross between the sweet or pear lemon (Citrus Limetta) and the Seville or sour orange (Citrus Aurantium)
The sour orange is native to southern Vietnam, hence the Chinese connection
This tea has a light refreshing taste, and can be served hot with or without milk or sugar
It can be used to make iced tea
