Product Description

Twinings Earl Grey Tea is a light and aromatic blend of fine black tea, scented with bergamot, a citrus fruit. Legend has it that the second Earl Grey was presented with this exquisite recipe by an envoy on his return from China. A cup of Twinings Tea provides a delicious diversion from the everyday. For 300 years we've pursued our passion and commitment to one thing--assuring customers the world's finest tea experience. Twinings travels thousands of miles through exotic tea gardens across many continents to capture the best possible teas and flavors. With expert blending, Twinings creates the richest journey in black, green, and herbal teas. Tea is a natural source of antioxidants. Pale gold and delicate, Earl Grey is best drunk black or with a little milk, or with a slice of lemon.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1298 in Grocery
• Brand: Twinings
• Model: 02078
• Released on: 2006-03-21
• Number of items: 6
• Dimensions: 10.00" h x 4.00" w x 8.00" l,

Features

• Case of six 7-ounce tins of loose tea (total of 42 ounces)
• Fine blend of carefully selected black tea, scented with bergamot
• Pale golden tea with a delicate citrus flavor
• Packaged in an attractive, reusable tin
• Light and aromatic; natural source of antioxidants

About the Brand
Since 1706, Twinings has been at the forefront of the tea trade. Customers in more than 100 countries enjoy Twinings products, and not just the popular traditional favorites: Twinings now includes products such as fruit and herbal infusions, aromatic teas, and iced teas. These fresh flavors reflect a worldwide trend toward a healthier and more varied lifestyle. The new flavors are as successful as the traditional ones, because Twinings prepares them using skills acquired through three centuries of experience. After quenching thirsts for so many generations, no one knows better than Twinings how to deliver a drink that's in perfect condition. Although British-based, and still operating in England, Twinings also has plants in North Carolina and Calcutta, India. Success in the competitive worldwide tea market was confirmed in 1972 (and again in 1977) when Twinings became the first tea company to win a Queen's Award for Export.

Customer Reviews

Sigh...
Heaven in a cup. It must be experienced. And in general, I'm no fan of tea.

Wonderful smelling and tasting black tea
Twinings was founded in London, England in 1706, and has a long and respected tradition of producing only the finest of teas. Earl Grey tea was named after Charles Grey, Second Earl Grey (1764-1845), and is a mixture of black tea and oil of bergamot (a small acidic orange). It is said that Earl Grey learned the recipe of this delicious tea from a Chinese Mandarin and brought it home to England, where it has been a favorite ever since.

OK, let's get down to brass tacks - this is a great tea, produced by a great company, and is my all-time favorite. The tea produced has a wonderful aroma, and an excellent taste. But, a couple of words of warning - don't over-steep the tea, or it will quickly become bitter and unpalatable. Also, while sugar goes well with this tea, I have found that milk dilutes the bergamot too much, and lemon completely hides the bergamot which is the reason for drinking it!

That's my review. If you want a wonderful smelling and tasting black tea, then Earl Grey is for you. If you want tea from a great tea producer, them Twinings is for you. If you want a nectareous drink, then buy Twinings' Earl Grey tea!

EXCELLENT TEA
Very tasty tea, I like loose tea and it's harder to find these days. This tea tastes very good and is a good value.