Enjoy the flavors of Earl Gray with Tea Blends. This unique blend is made using well-chosen green tea leaves and 100% natural oil of bergamot to give you the perfect cup of tea. No artificial ingredients here! The blend is then dried and sealed in a PET canister to keep it fresh. Perfect for those who want a more robust flavor, such as English breakfast, Earl Gray will become your go-to tea when you need a little pick me up. High-quality Ceylon black tea leaves give this blend its smooth flavor and delicate aroma that will have you soaring through the day.
Earl Grey is one of the most recognized flavored teas in the world. This quintessentially British tea is typically a black tea base flavored with oil from the rind of bergamot orange, a citrus fruit with the appearance and flavor somewhere between an orange and a lemon with a little grapefruit and lime thrown in.
The 7 Health Benefits of Earl Grey Tea
1. Energy Booster
Earl Grey–like any cup of tea–features a caffeine boost similar to coffee without some of the side effects. Caffeine levels in tea are lower than in coffee and its effects are tempered by L-theanine, an amino acid found only in tea, that has a relaxing effect that counteracts the jitteriness of caffeine without reducing the increase in alertness.
2. Improves Immunity
While Earl Grey tea is a blend of several teas, one of the key ingredients, bergamot, has become recognized as having many health benefits. So while it adds that delicious citrusy flavor to tea, it also has antibacterial properties that give your immune system a boost. It also has been shown to help with fevers, which makes it an ideal cold remedy. Beyond bergamot, Earl Grey tea is also rich in Vitamin C and zinc.
3. Boosts Metabolism
Since Earl Grey Tea is delicious on its own, it is easy to enjoy without adding milk and sugar. But, there’s more! Citrus has long been believed to encourage weight loss and combined with the polyphenols in the tea will increase your metabolism to quicken the weight-loss process. Next time you enjoy a cup of Earl Grey, try adding lemon for a great taste and benefit to your body!
4. Fights Anxiety and Depression
The combination of ingredients, with bergamot leading the charge, works to reduce anxiety and depression. Bergamot oil has natural aromatherapy qualities, which means having a cup of Earl Grey Tea a day can help to boost your mood and reduce that daily anxiety that is hanging around.
5. Beneficial for Teeth
Earl Grey tea contains a powerful antioxidant called catechin, which helps protect you from oral infections–especially around the teeth–and fights tooth decay. It also includes fluoride that works to strengthen the enamel on your teeth. So keep those pearly whites, well, pearly white, and treat yourself to a healthy cup of Earl Grey Tea.
6. Improves Digestion
While the health benefits are endless, tea’s impact on digestion is truly impressive! The ingredients in Earl Grey Tea help protect your gut health and support the digestion process. And if you need more reasons to drink Earl Grey, these same ingredients have natural anti-inflammatory qualities that can help relieve constipation and acid reflux.
7. Prevents Cholesterol Buildup
Research has shown that Earl Grey Tea works to improve cholesterol and blood pressure. A study in Preventative Medicine showed that enjoying three cups of Earl Grey a day encourages the production of HDL cholesterol, the good cholesterol, and triglycerides in your body.