Tazo Teas 8.8-oz. Loose leaf Earl Grey Lavender Loose Leaf Black Tea, Loose Leaf

Item Size: One 8.8-oz bag. Directions: Use one heaping teaspoon loose leaves per 8 ounces of water. Brews approximately 50 cups of tea. A traditional black tea scented with the essence of bergamot and lavender flowers. Description: Blend of black tea from the regions of Ceylon and Assam scented with Italian Bergamot oil. The Earl of Grey was Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1830-1834. Why and how this tea got his name is not known for sure. Some claim it was a special gift from the Chinese, while others insist it was an accidental discovery caused by a spill in a cargo ship. Whatever the case, we know that people love this unique taste combination. While most Earl Grey teas are produced using common teas of little character, Tazo recreates this traditional experience by blending only the finest teas from Sri Lanka and India. Teas from these regions provide a richer, fuller and aromatic experience while complimenting the citrus and floral character of the bergamot fruit. Bergamot is an exotic citrus fruit, the best of which comes from Southern Italy, and the essence is expelled by pressing the peel of the fruit. Its oil is also used in making perfume.