boxerkate_04 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 The breakroom at my work serves Bright Tea Co Earl Grey Tea. I just researched this and saw it has oil of bergamot granules. After googling I found that this is also used to make perfume. So... should it be on or off my list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted June 19, 2012 Moderators Share Posted June 19, 2012 Drinking Earl Grey tea is okay. Bergamot oil comes from a plant - the Bergamot orange. Wikipedia cited a study where a man experienced cramps from drinking 4 liters per day of Earl Grey tea, but you should not have any problems from drinking a few cups. I used to prefer Earl Grey years ago, but nowadays it seems to turn my stomach and I avoid it in favor of herbal teas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerkate_04 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 Thanks Tom! It's a Flavia machine and also offers Green Tea with Jasmine. I'm new to drinking tea, would this be an herbal tea as you mentioned above? If not, could you suggest some brands for me? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EllieBellie Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Herbal teas usually refer to teas made from herbs - mint, rosemary, chamomile etc. There are also fruit teas, made from fruits (duh) - orange, blackberry, apple There are 'real' teas made from tea plants, including all forms of black tea, white tea and green tea (so your Green Tea with Jasmine would be classified as a green tea). However, the term 'herbal tea' is often used as a catch-all phrase to mean 'tea that is not black', and often infers that it is not caffeinated and is not served with milk. However, it is worth noting that green tea does have caffeine. There are also many many hybrids (such as blackberry and nettle, or chamomile and elderflower). Honestly, I wouldn't worry too much about classification, buy a bunch of different kinds and enjoy! I personally prefer to buy loose leaves and brew them in a pot before straining, but of the teabag brands I really like Tazo and Yogi blends of herbal and fruit teas, and I like Yorkshire Tea for my standard breakfast mug. If you have almond milk or coconut cream with black tea, then remember to pour it before the tea (unless you are brewing it in the mug with the teabag, in which case you need the tea to brew in the hot water first). This is a controversial issue for the English, with several distinction and practices dependent on location and class. But trust me, I am right: milk goes first. Welcome to the wonderful world of tea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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