The East India Company Staunton Earl Grey Loose Leaf Tea Caddy 125g
£20
£16 per 100gProduct information
The true origins of Earl Grey tea remained a mystery until research in The East India Company archives revealed that the use of orange flavouring with tea was first observed in China in 1793 by Sir George Staunton, a company botanist.
Bergamot, commonly used in most Earl Grey tea today, is a subspecies of Citrus Aurentium, or Neroli, the original flower used in China. Sir Joseph Banks, to whom Staunton reported his findings, experimented with various flavourings, and thus the recipe was devised long before Earl Grey heard of it from Sir Banks, his friend.
The Staunton Earl Grey is a tribute to the man who enabled the western world to experience this fine tea.
Country of Origin
Suitable for vegetarians
Storage
Preparation and Usage
Brewing Instructions:
2g (2tsp) per cup (200ml)
3-4 mins, 3 in strength, 100°C
Infusions: 1
Instructions
24 hrs drinking.
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Other Information
Region: Sri Lanka
Brand
Manufacturer
The East India Company Fine Foods Limited,
7-8 Conduit Street,
London,
W1S 2XF,
UK.
Country of Packing
Return To Address
7-8 Conduit Street,
London,
W1S 2XF,
UK.
www.theeastindiacompany.com
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Ratings and reviews
Customer reviews (40)
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Great taste
Good tea. Highly recommended.
great flavour.
Just delicious. Rounded, smooth with just the right amount of pronounced flavour. You can taste its Earl Grey. Its not wishy-washy!!
Refreshing cup of tea in a lovely tin.
I’m reviewing this product because I got a free sample from Ocado. The tin itself is very pretty and would make a nice present for an earl grey lover. The taste is refreshing if you have the time to use tea leaves instead of bags.
Intense aroma
Great tea with a strong bergamot taste. Nice as a one off treat more than a daily cup.
Pleasant
Nice taste
Makes a good aromatic drink.
I was sent this product free of charge for review purposes. I am more of a coffee drinker and there are not many teas that I like. I do occasionally enjoy a cup of Earl Grey and found this aromatic and pleasant to drink. This tea is much nicer than tea bags and I suspect those that think it's overpowering are using too much. Use quite sparingly and it's really quite good.
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