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What gives Earl Grey tea its distinctive flavor?
Answer
Bergamot oil
Earl Grey tea gets its signature citrusy aroma and flavor from bergamot oil, extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange, a fruit grown primarily in Italy.
💡 Did you know?
Earl Grey tea was named after Charles Grey, the British Prime Minister from 1830-1834.
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