Earl Grey, the brew that could tackle heart disease:

[elleng]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/114211920

[laundry_queen]

1. Cool, that's my absolute favorite tea too.

In the depths of winter I drink a pot a day.

[Fortinbras Armstrong]

2. Earl Grey tea is named after the second Earl Grey

Who was British Prime Minister 1830-1834. His grandson, the fourth Earl, was Governor General of Canada, and established the Grey Cup.

[cbayer]

3. Good news. This is definitely my favorite real tea.

[Lucinda]

4. Thankie for the info! I really need to drink more tea

I love it, but seem to always just grab water instead.

[NJCher]

5. a tip

a poster on the other thread remarked about how Earl Grey is pricey. I stopped at the supermarket to buy some the other day and was shocked--$6.99-8.99 price range.

But they had Bigelow teas on sale and I bought a box for only 2.50.

An even better idea is to grow your own. Just grow bergamot and harvest the leaves--make your own Earl Grey.


Cher

[elleng]

6. I'm drinking Bigelow Earl Grey right now.

As with most items, prices vary among manufacturers. Twinings tends to be the 'expensive' brand among teas, but isn't mandatory.

[KurtNYC]

7. Switched from Coca-cola to Earl Grey at the beginning of the year

I have saved money and lost weight.

[elleng]

8. Great!

and proven you have good taste!