TEAS come from a single plant, the Camellia Sinensis. If left to wither (fully-oxidize), the tea leaves turn black. If immediately steamed, they remain green. Numi is unique, using whole leaf teas without the addition of oils or flavorings. Earl Grey is one of the most popular teas, yet remains mysteriously beckoning. As the story goes, Charles Earl Grey, a 19th century British Prime Minister, was gifted this scented tea in gratitude for the saved life of a Chinese Mandarin. The secret to its lingering aroma is the pear shaped bergamot orange, called the "Fragrant One". Most Earl Greys utilize bergamot oils or flavorings. Numi's special, organic Earl Grey is oil-free, using a unique method of aging premium Italian bergamot fruit with malty Sonitpur Assam black tea. When brewed, it imparts an exquisite red-orange hue that calls to mind dawn's finest moments. Balanced and stunning, we've recreated this timeless classic. This popular tea is most often prepared using bergamot oils or flavorings. Numi's special Aged Earl Grey is oil-free. We have scented high quality Assam black tea with natural bergamot orange. The result is a robust tea with fruity notes.
