Earl Grey Green

Earl Grey green tea combines the classic Earl Grey flavor with green tea, offering benefits like antioxidants, a potential energy boost, and improved digestion from both components.It can be used as a daily beverage for hydration and flavor, to help with relaxation, or as a base for culinary uses in desserts and savory dishes. 

Health benefits

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties:

Both green tea and the bergamot in Earl Grey are rich in antioxidants, which may help protect against cell damage and reduce inflammation. 

Digestive aid:

The anti-inflammatory properties can help soothe gastrointestinal discomfort, making it useful for issues like bloating and constipation. 

Heart health:

Studies suggest that compounds in green and black tea may help lower LDL cholesterol and blood pressure. 

Hydration:

It is a flavorful way to increase daily fluid intake. 

Potential mood and immune support:

The aroma of bergamot may have a calming effect, while its antioxidants can help support the immune system. 

Uses

Beverage:

Enjoy a cup as a morning or afternoon drink, either hot or iced.It provides a gentle energy lift from the caffeine without the harsh jitters that can come with coffee. 

Culinary ingredient:

Use it to infuse flavor into recipes for cakes, pastries, chocolates, and savory sauces. 

For sweet recipes, steep loose-leaf tea in hot cream or butter before adding it to your mixture. 

For savory dishes, add tea bags to a stock or broth to infuse flavor. 

Relaxation and stress relief:

The aroma of the bergamot oil may contribute to a calming and stress-reducing experience. 

How to prepare

Water temperature:Use water between $170^\circ$F and $180^\circ$F ($77^\circ$C to $82^\circ$C).

Steeping time:Steep one teaspoon of tea for approximately three minutes.

Infusions:You can often re-steep the same leaves multiple times to get several infusions from one batch.