Artisan Quality Pure Leaf Teas Fresh USDA Organic Brews 60 Cups Kosher Certified by Earth Kosher Certified Organic by QAI Blend, The Tao of Tea Earl Grey is probably the most well known tea in the west and perhaps the first scented tea. Its popularity parallels that of Jasmine tea in China, and Chai in India. This is a hand crafted blend of certified organic black tea and organic Bergamot Essence. Organic Black Tea Although, there are several types of black teas, we choose only a fine grade of organic black tea that has full-body and smooth texture. Flavor Profile Fresh, citrusy and slightly floral. Strong, full-rounded taste. Calabria Bergamot Reggio di Calabria in Southern Italy is the native growing area for 'Citrus Bergamia' Bergamot. Its arrival in Calabria is shrouded in mystery, and even though it grows elsewhere, only in this area does it give us the essential oil popularity used to make Earl Grey tea. The oil is also widely used for aromatherapy treatments and is knows to have antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties. We use a refined, steam-distilled essence of organic bergamot for this tea.The Tao of Tea