... and a lovely cup of Twinings English Breakfast Tea usually does the trick. After 9.00am, it's coffee all the way to the "wee small hours" for me. Recently, however, I decided that I would start to drink less coffee and more tea so decided to try something a little different ...
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In 1706, Twinings was one of the first companies to introduce tea drinking to the British ... more
when Thomas Twining began selling tea from his first premises on the Strand in London. 300 years later, Twinings is now a purveyor of teas worldwide. Twin...
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Advantages: A refreshing and delicate tea that is officially endorsed by the Earl Grey family ! Disadvantages: None really ... unless you try it and don;t like the taste !
...and a lovely cup of Twinings English Breakfast Tea usually does the trick. After 9.00am, it's coffee all the way to the "wee small hours" for me. Recently, however, I decided that I would start to drink less coffee and more tea so decided to try something a little different ...
I tried a few different brands and flavours ... and whilst some were quite nice others tasted like I had found an odd sock under the sofa and simply ... ...the end I opted for Twinings as their English Breakfast Tea is something I enjoy every morning. I also chose this brand as the box looked quite posh ... it was black with a luxurious looking gold band and a picture of some rather noble looking dude who I assumed was Thomas Twining !!!
=== ~~~ My name is Earl ~~~ ===
Back at home I decided to treat myself to a "proper" cup of tea and located the tea pot ... ... more
~~~ Introduction ~~~
I usually only drink tea in the mornings ... and a lovely cup of Twinings English Breakfast Tea usually does the trick. After 9.00am, it's coffee all the way to the "wee small hours" for me. Recently, however, I decided that I would start to drink less coffee and more tea so decided to try something a little different ...
I tried a few different brands and flavours ... and whilst some were quite nice others tasted like I had found an odd sock under the sofa and simply added hot water !!!!!
I was about to give up the quest when my other half suggested trying Earl Grey. I had avoided this tea, however, as I had tried it as a child and wasn't overly impressed by the taste. I decided to buy a box anyway !
At the supermarket I was presented by a massive choice of Earl Grey teas ... but in the end I opted for Twinings as their English Breakfast Tea is something I enjoy every morning. I also chose this brand as the box looked quite posh ... it was black with a luxurious looking gold band and a picture of some rather noble looking dude who I assumed was Thomas Twining !!!
~~~ My name is Earl ~~~
Back at home I decided to treat myself to a "proper" cup of tea and located the tea pot ... and whilst waiting for the kettle to boil I read the box. It turned out that the man whose picture was on the box wasn't Thomas Twining at all but was infact Earl Grey. I had always assumed that this was a made up name for the tea to make it sound posh.
Anyway, there was also a quote on the box too from the current Earl Grey ...
"Twinings has been blending my family tea for many years. Legend has it, that my ancestor, the second Earl Grey, was presented with this exquisite recipe by an envoy on his return from China. Generations of my family have enjoyed Earl Grey tea and, today, I am proud to continue this tradition with the tea celebrated throughout the world known as Twinings Earl Grey Tea." [The Sixth Earl Grey]
By now I was intrigued and after a quick internet search I discovered that the 2nd Earl Grey was actually Charles Grey who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland between 1830 and 1834 and was also one of main people directly responsible for the Reform Act of 1832. I also discovered that although many other companies produce Earl Grey tea it is only the Twinings brand that is officially endorsed by the Grey family !
Choosing to buy Twinings had clearly been an inspired choice ... and it seemed that I was drinking a tea that had an impressive history. Thank goodness I had decided to search for the tea pot !!!
~~~ Twinings Earl Grey Tea ~~~
With the short (but intriguing) journey back in time over with it was time to return to the task in hand ...
I once remembered reading somewhere that it was recommended that you should drink Earl Grey tea black so I gave it a try. However, I felt that it didn't really taste like a cuppa should do so I added a splash of milk (although am sure that this is a personal choice so wouldn't want to influence you in any way). I also added a spoonful of sugar ... I read the box which suggested adding a slice of lemon too but decided to give this a miss ... wouldn't want anyone thinking I was trying to be all posh would I ?
Anyway, on to the taste ... and I was pleasantly surprised by just how good my cuppa tasted. Earl Grey tea (for those who don't know) is simply tea which has had the flavour of bergamot oil added to it. Bergamot oil is extracted from the rind of a bergamot orange but don't let this put you off as Earl Gray tea doesn't taste of oranges or indeed any other citrus fruit. The taste is much more delicate than that ... something I can only describe as tasting fragrant rather than over-powering !
Since buying the box I have several cups of Earl Grey tea and am pleased to say that I have dramatically reduced the amount of coffee I had been drinking. Unlike regular tea I feel that Earl Grey tea doesn't leave a bitter aftertaste and is actually quite refreshing to drink. I would recommend Twinings Earl grey Tea to anyone and although I have heard it being described as an acquired taste I would actually have to say that (in my opinion) it makes a delightfully easy to drink and refreshing cuppa !!!
~~~ FINAL THOUGHTS ~~~
So there you go ... a quest to find an alternative drink to coffee that lead to two new discoveries. I now know who Earl Grey actually is and I now enjoy a drink that as a child I had hated. It was the day that Gray discovered Earl Grey !!!
Advantages: Refreshing taste of luxury Disadvantages: none
Twinings Earl Grey Tea, a brew especially blended for Earl Grey, is how Twinings describe this tea.
The tea itself is a blend of fine light tea and bergamot oil, this gives a distinctive scent and flavour to the tea and compliments its taste. The challenge was to blend a tea that would always be light in colour, no matter how long it stood, yet still retain the delicate flavour of the bergamot. Twinings achieved this balanced blend to perfection ... ...would urge you to try Twinings blend before condemning this excellent brew.
Now why should a company make something that only one man might drink? Who was this Earl Grey chap anyway?
Earl Grey of Falloden (this is of course the second Earl Grey) was a member of the reformist party of government until his elevation to the house of lords upon the death of his father. Many of the acts regulating the working conditions and hours of children were sponsored ...
carpathian 22.12.2001
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Advantages: Feeling Earl (or Countess) like when drinking it, lovely delicate flavour Disadvantages: A little bit expensive
...van) every week. So is Twinings Earl Grey just another flirtation? In a word, no! My 100 Twinings Earl Grey tea bags is the one box that even the Clipper tea has to budge up and share its shelf space (and my affections) with on a regular basis.
So Why is it Called Earl Grey?
According to Twinings, the second Earl Grey was presented with the recipe for this type of tea by an envoy (my dictionary assures me that this is a minister or representative) ... ...blended this original recipe and Twinings continue to use this recipe even today.
The All Important Question… What Does The Box Look Like on The Shelf?
The box has a classic yet dignified look about it. Nothing too gaudy or outrageous here, oh no: a simple black background sets off gold panelling over which the brand name Twinings is stamped in black (for those familiar with Word fonts, Times-like) capitals. The lilac of the words ‘Earl Grey’ (and ...
tiggerishone 10.09.2003
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Advantages: No need for milk. Less calories. Disadvantages: Might not like the flavour.
...bags and replaced them with Twinings Earl Grey.
Earl Grey tea was named after Charles Grey. He was Prime Minister to King William IV in the early 19th century. The legend is that the Earl was given the recipe by a Chinese mandarin with whom he was friends, and whose life he had saved, although there are variations on this tale!
The tea gets its unusual flavour from oil of Bergamot, which is a small acidic orange. The latest research indicates that ... ...room that his tea merchants, Twinings in the Strand, were given a sample and asked to come up with a close match. Twinings sold the first "Earl Grey's tea" in the British market.
Twinings Earl Grey blend includes China tea, Indian Darjeeling, Ceylon, and a hint of Lapsang souchong, a strong, "smoky" black tea. Although it is often served black (without milk), many of the upper classes (contrary to belief) drink it with a little milk (which gives ...
jo145 20.10.2006
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Advantages: affordable, tasty, available as caffeinated and decaffeinated Disadvantages: not as good as Demmers
...So as for the availability: Twinings is available at most good supermarkets (and a few rotten ones too!) either in teabags or tealeaves, or from Twinings direct from their website (www.twinings.com). It is available either loose, or in teabags, and there is also a decaffeinated version available, and gift caddies (made of metal and look great in the kitchen!) with 50 bags available too.
50 tea bag caddies set you back £3.99 (ca. €6.30), whilst 100g ... ...of these prices from the Twinings shop, although the supermarket prices in Austria are more or less identical to these. The Earl Grey comes in pale buff yellow boxes and caddies – this colour is universal around the world for Twinings.
The company website has a wealth of info about the company’s Earl Grey and other teas and is well worth a look. Last of all, an interesting Twinings fact, namely that the company sponsors the Italian Cricket Team! ...
Morgenhund 24.04.2002
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Advantages: Smooth. Refreshing. Disadvantages: A tad Expensive
...fine porcelain cups will be Twinings Earl Grey Tea. You do not,of course, have to spend 15 poundsor 20 pounds on afternoon tea at the Ritz, Claridges,Dorchester or Brown's hotel to enjoy Twinings Earl Grey tea. Many airlines serve Earl Grey tea,as do many tea rooms,and your local food store,grocer or supermarket will probably stock this tea. Earl Grey tea has a lengthy and illustrious history. It was created for Charles Grey-the 2nd Earl of the line-who ... ...When should you drink Twinings Grey tea ? Some argue it is ideal at breakfast time. For me it does not matter one iota whether it is breakfast,afternoon or evening, I enjoy Earl Grey anytime of the day. Twinings Earl Grey tea is a good tea ,very smooth and refreshing and it was Twinings who originally created this fine tea which is today exported to more than 90 coubtries around the world. By the way their tea shop in the Strand is well worth visiting. ...
ashford 21.12.2001 (02.05.2002)
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No, then I shall tell you.
?Cha? is the Mandarin word for tea so consequently people would say ?a cup of cha? which later became ?a cup of char? and basically means a very strong cup of tea.
EarlGreytea takes its name from Charles,2nd EarlGrey who was Prime Minister from 1830 to 1834. Now this PM was known to be a great reformer but he is best known for the tea which was named after him. Apparently, an envoy had been sent to China by EarlGrey and, because they did a good deed for the Mandarin (details unknown!) the Mandarin in turn sent this blend of tea to the Earl. The Earl asked his tea merchants, Twinings, if they could match it because his supply had run out. This they did and guests used to ask where they could buy this tea. They were always directed to Twinings on the Strand and they would ask for EarlGrey?s ...
