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Rooibos Earl Grey

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80

Description

Rooibos, colloquially known as Red Tea, is an herbal plant that grows in South Africa. Rooibos is a flavorful alternative to tea for those seeking to minimize caffeine intake. Our "Rooibos Earl Grey" is a top-grade organic version, flavored with the essence of bergemot.

Story

It is said that in 1830, an Englishman named Charles Earl Grey traveled on a diplomatic mission to China, where in return for his act of kindness, a local mandarin presented him with the recipe for making this distinctive tea. A few corrections are in order. Firstly, the Chinese have never been black tea drinkers, and were unlikely to have a recipe for Earl Grey to bestow on visitors. Secondly, Charles Earl Grey never set foot in China. Otherwise, the story is completely true.

Customer Reviews

 | Negative: 4
 | Neutral: 22
Positive: 47
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Joseph E.
Jul 7th '10

"I was worried that this would be tart like the Earl Grey Bravo, but I am glad to report that it has a smooth and refreshing flavor. The light citrus flavor is an nice pairing with the Rooibos."
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Angela W.
Jun 9th '10

"The rooibos tends to add an odd flavor to the earl grey. Not a tea for everyone."
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Jordan V.
Jun 9th '10

"good rooibos tea to get some earl grey if you are not feeling the caffine."
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Christine D.
May 6th '10

"Would taste great with a cream flavor. So I mix it with Cream tea..to make creamy earl grey."
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Becky D.
Mar 17th '10

"Trying lots of flavors to see what I like...I personally did not care for this flavor. "
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Justin B.
Mar 4th '10

"This is a drinkable tea. However, it just doesn't compare to actual Earl Grey. It's a weaker tea and leaves a weird feeling on the tongue. (I agree with an earlier reviewer's comment about a dirt-like aftertaste.) My biggest issue with it is the overpowering chemical smell. Earl Grey smells awesome, but this tea smells closer to household insect repellents. Very off-putting. It's truly 'ok' and nothing more."

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