Earl grey tea is used as a flavoring for many types of cakes and confectionery such as chocolates as well as savory sauces. Fruit extracts in earl grey tea helps in loosing weight, lowering cholesterol and prevention of diabetes. Earl grey tea helps in reducing cholesterol and thus strengthens immune system. Also it helps in reducing stress and boosts mood. Eral grey tea is an all rounder as it plays the role of an antidepressant, antioxidant, relaxant and a fever reducer.
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour boiling water into teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes to desired strength - the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea. Although milk and a dash of sugar may help enhance the flavor of this tea, it is perfectly acceptable to consume it ‘straight-up.'
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Add 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water. Steep 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Strain the tea into the pitcher. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water]. Please note that this tea may tend to go cloudy or ‘milky' when poured over ice; a perfectly normal characteristic of some high quality black teas and nothing to worry about!
(Organic Black Tea)
Country of Origin: Sri Lanka
Region: Uva
Grade: FP (Flowery Pekoe)
Altitude: 5000 - 7000 feet above sea level
Manufacture Type: Orthodox
Cup Characteristics: Natural bergamot infuses the air with heady aroma.
Infusion: Bright and coppery.
Organic Credentials: Green Hill Tea corp.
Certified Organic by QMI Organic Inc.
Certificate #: 150 - 2008
