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earl gray tea

Earl Grey Tea is a type of black tea with a unique flavor. The flavor comes from a kind of oil made from the rind of a type of citrus fruit called the bergamot. When you add hot water to the tea leaves, the bergamot oil is released, giving the tea its strong, distinctive smell and taste. Earl Grey Tea is usually served with milk or lemon. It can be served hot or cold and is usually very refreshing and delicious.