Earl Grey Tea

A cup of tea works wonders in waking up your senses. Whatever kind of tea you like, we've got it - green tea, black tea, ginger tea, herbal tea, camomile tea. Drinking tea has many health benefits. Just choose your favourite tea, pour in some hot water and it's ready to drink. If you like specialty teas, then you're in the right place as well. Few things epitomise true Britishness like Earl Grey tea and this should be no surprise as it named after a former Prime Minister. Although, it's origins are in Asia. It is a full bodied tea that is made from a combination of black tea and bergamot (which is a variant of the orange fruit) and it is what gives it its other name - Bergamot tea. Earl Grey tea is rich in flavour and has stronng unmistakable taste. For many people, their day hasn't started until they've drank a cup of tea. Some can make do with one cup while others drink several cups of tea daily. The health benefits of tea are numerous and it is for this reason that many dieticians and nutritionists recommend it. It is believed to reduce the risk of cancer, aid digestion and metabolism, regulate blood sugar, improve heart health and support weight loss among several other benefits. While the caffeine in tea is generally lower than that found in coffee, the caffeine content varies depending on the kind of tea and tea brand. Tea is also high in antioxidants which are well noted for helping to improve overall health and enhance your immune system. There are a number of methods and recipes for making tea but essentially, they mostly involve placing your tea bag or tea leaves in a mug, pouring hot water in and leaving to simmer for 3-5 minutes depending on how strong you like your tea.