Blender's Notes:

This unique blend takes traditional Earl Grey to the next level by combining the expected bergamot flavoring on full leaf black tea then adding the perfect proportions of other citruses, vanilla, licorice root, and mallow flowers. The result is a captivating aroma and a deep liquor with a well-balanced, smooth, bright, and slightly creamy flavor profile. This tea is for those who like to veer from tradition, explore new ground, and a must for those with fond memories of the orange-creamsicles of childhood. It is perfectly paired with strong cheeses and créme brulee.

Features:

• Sample = 5 8-oz Servings
• 3.0 oz Tea / Tin
• Tin = 42 8-oz Servings
• Tin = $0.24 / Serving
• Bulk = $0.15 / Serving
• 40-50 mg Caffeine / Serving
• Most smooth and aromatic of Earl Greys
• Boasted Best Earl Grey on the Planet, by us
• Excellent morning or mid-day pick-me-up
• Great base for lattes, milkshakes, & cocktails!

Black Tea

Black Tea is known to banish fatigue, stimulate mental powers, and raise energy levels. It has been shown to reduce stress hormone levels and acts as a nerve sedative, frequently relieving headaches. Black tea contains a number of vitamins considered essential for maintaining health, including Carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, has antioxidant and protective properties, Vitamin B1 and Panothenic Acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin B6.

Black Tea also contains antioxidants which may help to protect your body from the ravages of aging and environmental effects. Because they are allowed to ferment completely before drying, most black teas are especially rich in those polyphenols which have been shown to be effective against dementia in aging as well as AIDS related dementia. These compounds penetrate the blood brain barrier and have also been found to reduce blood cholesterol levels.

Black tea is known for its antiviral and antibacterial properties. It can be topically applied to cuts, bruises and burns, and is famous for its sunburn relief and has been shown to have a positive effect on preventing tooth decay and gum disease.

Irish Earl (Makes one 8–oz spiked hot drink)
This hot tea toddy is delicious in cool weather.
Steep EARL OF GREY using 1 tsp tea leaves and 7oz. boiling water. Add 1 oz. Bailey’s Irish Cream Liquor and serve hot. For a non–alcoholic version of this drink, substitute 1 oz. table cream or whipped cream plus 1 TBS chocolate syrup and 1 tsp mint syrup for Bailey’s.

Earl of Grey Cookies
INGREDIENTS: 2 tsp EARL OF GREY (dry leaves, ground); 2 c flour; 2 eggs; 4 oz. (1/2 c) butter, melted; 1/2 c cane sugar; 1 TBS decorative sugar crystals; few loose EARL OF GREY tea leaves.
PREPARATION: Beat the melted butter with the sugar. Add 1 egg, then flour and powdered tea, until you get a homogeneous dough. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate 1 hour. Grease a cookie sheet. Preheat oven to 400F. Beat 2nd egg with 1 TBS water in a small bowl. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 in thickness, on a lightly floured surface. Cut out cookies into desired shapes, and place on cookie sheet. Brush with beaten egg mixture. Decorate with loose sugar crystals and tea leaves. Bake about 10 mins or until just golden. Cool on rack and let come to room temperature before serving.