In 1830, the British Prime Minister Earl Grey received a special diplomatic gift of tea. When the tea chest was empty, distraught, he asked skilled blenders in London to recreate the distinctive taste of this delicious & exotic tea. The blend they created is known today as Earl Grey. Bergamot (citrus aurantium), also known as Canton Bitter Orange, is grown around the Mediterranean & was probably brought from China by the silk route. The peel is cold-pressed to extract the aromatic essential oil. Our high quality Earl Grey follows the traditional, natural recipe, containing only fine teas & pure bergamot oil. Refreshing & deliciously light.