This blend of China blacks gets its unusual flavor from oil of bergamot, made from the peel of the Canton orange (Citrus aurantium). Our Earl Grey has a China black orange pekoe tea base, and its long-rolled leaves have been sprayed with oil of bergamot, a citrus plant from Sicily. Just the right amount
gives you a well-mannered, mild-flavored tea with a very distinctive yet
delicate scent. Although popular in England and the United States, this tea
is not widely consumed in China or by overseas Chinese. Use 1 rounded teaspoon (3g) dry leaf per 6 ounces of spring water heated to boiling, steeping for 3 minutes.