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Like all great Earl Grey teas, this tea is flavored with all natural Bergamot oil. Brew yourself a pot and note how well the citrus character engages with the mellow herbal character of the Rooibos. The taste is truly sublime. Long live the Viscount! I mean Earl. I mean 3rd Earl of Grey! One of the worlds most interesting Earl Grey blends.
Although Earl Grey is normally associated with England and good strong Ceylon and Chinese teas, this unique variety is closely tied to South Africa, in particular the town of Howick. The reason for this is two fold. For one, the Rooibos that forms the base of this blend is grown near the town. The second is that the town is named after Earl Grey himself. In fact, History tells us that Henry George Grey, the 3rd Earl of Grey was also known as British Colonial Secretary Viscount Howick. Howick lent his name to the new town as it was being formed near the Mgeni River in KwaZulu Natal back in the 1800s. The town developed as European settlers moved to the country and began to populate the more remote corners of the territory. Howick accommodated the needs of the droves of settlers and wagon-drivers that crossed the river as they went looking for farmland. The weary travelers would stop for refreshment, supplies and a well needed break from the trail.
Ingredients: Rooibos, Cornflower petals, natural bergamot oil.
Origin: Cedarberg, South Africa
Preparation:
Hot:
212°F, 1 teaspoon per 8 ounce, 5-6 min
Iced:
Start with 1 gallon of filtered water. Bring half a gallon of the water to boil in a pot. Turn off heat, and add 3 tablespoons (1 oz), let steep for 5-6 min.
Strain the tea into the other half gallon of cool water and
refrigerate. (if you want to serve immediately serve, you can pour the
concentrate over ice)
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