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Earl Grey Tea

Also Known As : Bergamot tea
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a sweet, floral, bitter and sour flavour.

Usage Tips

  1. Earl grey tea should be kept in a cool, dark place and in airtight container away from light and moisture.
  2. Fresh, pure and filtered water should be used to prepare earl grey tea.

Description

Earl grey tea is typically a black tea which is flavoured with oil from the rind of bergamot orange. It is flavoured during manufacturing toward the end of processing, once the tea leaves have dried.

Health benefits

  • Earl grey tea contains fluoride which protects teeth from cavities and fights tooth decay.(1)
  • It is good for digestion as it helps relieve painful indigestion, nausea and colic.(1)
  • Earl grey tea is very good for those suffering from stress, depression and anxiety.(1)
  • It contains antioxidants which help the body to fight off free radicals that cause diseases such as cancer.(1)
  • Earl grey tea is beneficial for heart health as it may help lower risk of heart diseases.(1)

Selection Guide

Always buy an earl grey tea from a reputable company. Also, check the manufacturing date and expiry date of the tea.

Note

Earl Grey Tea contains micro-toxin called bergapten which may affect the absorption of potassium in the body and may cause cramping in the hands and legs. All teas contain tannic and gallic acid which may affect the absorb of iron found in leafy green plants.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-surprising-benefits-earl-grey-tea-you-never-knew.html

(2) https://www.chateaurouge.uk/blogs/gourmet-discoveries/earl-grey-tea-good-for-you

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