Tea "Earl Gray" - tea king

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

We know hundreds of different drinks. And tea is, of course, the most popular of all. For 3000 years there has been a tradition to drink this drink, and it is already difficult for a modern person to imagine his life without it. Earl Gray tea is considered the most beloved and popular.

Legend

The drink is a mixture of several types of tea and flavored with bergamot oils. The first mentions of it are found in China, the locals prepared a drink with a delicate taste, mixing it with rose and jasmine petals. It is believed that it got its name from the Earl - Charles Grey. According to one of the many versions, the tea was a gift from a famous Chinese mandarin as a reward for rescuing his son after a shipwreck. According to another version, it was not the Chinese rake who was saved, but the Indian, the son of the Raja, and not from a shipwreck, but on land in the jungle. Letters and other sources of information also indicate that Earl Gray tea with bergamot was simply introduced to Earl the Second and later became associated with him.

The first mention of the drink, according to research, occurred in 1824. In more recent times, bergamot oil has been used to improve the taste of poor quality teas. Therefore, it is unlikely that Charles Gray recommended it.

Tea "Earl Gray": composition and properties

The two main ingredients of the drink are bergamot oil and black tea leaves. In many cases, the drink is flavored with oil, and sometimes bergamot zest is used for this purpose. The use of oil is considered more correct. It increases immunity, activates vitality and energy, awakens creativity, improves memory concentration. Just one cup a day is soothing, but Earl Gray tea also increases mental alertness. It helps to concentrate during times of stress, stimulates focus and attentiveness. With regular use of the drink, the work of the cardiovascular system improves. The liver is cleansed, blood pressure is normalized, the walls of blood vessels are strengthened. The drink is also remarkable for its positive properties for the skin of the face - it removes freckles, acne, age spots. Smoothes wrinkles, rejuvenates.

Tea blends

Black tea "Earl Gray" is a blend of three varieties - Indian, Chinese, Ceylon. But the taste and pleasant aroma of this does not change much. Everyone can choose their own type of tea. For some, a mixture of Ceylon and Indian tea with bergamot oil is closer, and for some, Chinese tea with fruit zest is better.

Very popular, especially among the female half, the drink "LadyGrey" is a variety of Earl Grey. It has a light citrus flavor and is very refreshing and relaxing. Fragrant, black or light with lemon and orange zest added. It is good to drink in the morning or after dinner.

The most expensive teas are harvested from the best tea plantations and grown high in the mountains. They are harvested in early spring, the very first harvest of tea is considered the most valuable. A natural drink is distinguished by a high price, since a lot of labor has been spent on its cultivation, the technology is very laborious and complex. This is how different blends of Earl Gray are grown. Tea, the description and composition of which were mentioned above, is produced not only on the plantations of China and India, but there are also worthy American firms that produce their own Earl Gray. These are Bigelow Tea Company and Stash Tea. France is also engaged in the production of its own varieties of tea - the Grand Jardin company occupies a leading position.

How to brew?

Regardless of the type of tea, the rules for making tea are very simple. It is best to use bottled water, and choose porcelain or earthenware for the drink. The kettle must first be doused with boiling water. For each type of drink, its own water temperature is selected, for black varieties, a temperature of 90-100 degrees is ideal. The proportion is one teaspoon per glass of water. With proper brewing, Earl Gray tea turns out to be very fragrant, tart, without bitterness and transparent. Brewing time - from 1 to 7 minutes. As a sweetener withBergamot goes well with honey. "Earl Gray" retains a rich taste for 3-5 brews.

You only need to drink fresh tea, if it costs more than 4 hours, it does more harm than good. But do not think that since this drink is so useful, you should drink it in large quantities. It is recommended to drink 3-4 cups a day.