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Earl Grey Tea

Tea Time

Tea is my all time favorite drink! There are so many different flavors and types for all sorts of health and dietary needs. This section of my blog will showcase my favorite teas and why I enjoy them!


Earl Grey

Earl Grey Tea is a black tea with a slight citrus flavor. This tea is packed with caffeine (55-90 mg per cup) which makes it a great alternative for a morning coffee, while still allowing you to get a head-start on your daily water intake. This tea is named after Earl Charles Grey, who was the prime minister of England from 1830 to 1834. There are many stories that attempt to explain why Earl Charles Grey was given the honor of having a tea named after him, but none seem to agree with each other. Whatever the story behind the name, no one can deny the bold flavor this tea delivers.

I enjoy this tea several different ways. The brand I use is Bigelow and is pictured below. Traditionally, tea is steeped in hot water. However, I especially like this tea steeped in steamed lemonade. Any lemonade will suffice for this recipe and after being heated to the desired temperature with the Earl Grey tea bag, no additional sweetener is needed. This serves as the perfect drink to start off my morning!

Want This Drink At Starbucks? Ask for:

Earl Grey Tea with no water; substitute with steamed lemonade



Have you tried this tea before? Comment below with your favorite way to enjoy this tea!
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  1. UnknownJune 13, 2016 at 7:08 PM

    It's great with pink lemonade as well! :)

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    1. UnknownJune 13, 2016 at 7:09 PM

      YES! I've tried that before. When I'm running a little late, I just boil my water and use an instant pink lemonade and just throw in my tea bag. Tastes sooo yummy!

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  2. Imani BijouJuly 14, 2016 at 3:17 PM

    I usually buy the Tazo brand, but I will definitely have to try it with lemonade.

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