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Diet & Nutrition

Earl Grey

Earl grey tea is a popular black tea that is scented with bergamot - traditionally known as a useful and healing fruit.

Downsides?

Tea has half the amount of caffeine than coffee and far less than coke, nevertheless, too much of a good thing CAN cause insomnia and nervousness. Note that out of the three main types of tea, green tea contains the least caffeine and black tea, including Earl Grey tea, contains the most.

Key health benefits

Bergamot, a key constituent of Earl Grey tea, has been documented as a useful and healing fruit in 12th century Europe.

Interesting facts

Earl grey tea is a popular black tea that is scented with bergamot flavour. Bergamot is a lime tree that is grown in Italy and the South of France and its fruit gives Earl Grey a light spicy flavour.

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