Earl Grey is a premium black tea from Sri Lanka, and is a blend of Indian and Ceylon teas. It is flavored with oil of the Bergamot orange. Research indicates that this fruit is a cross between the sweet, or pear, lemon (Citrus Limetta) and the Seville, or sour, orange (Citrus Aurantium). The sour orange is native to southern Vietnam. According to legend, this tea is named for Earl Grey, a British Prime Minister, to whom a Chinese noble entrusted its secret recipe for saving his life.

This tea has a light refreshing taste, and can be served hot with or without milk or sugar. It can be used to make iced tea and is widely considered the perfect afternoon tea.