Sencha Earl Grey

What are the benefits of Bergamot? 

If you hear "Earl Grey" you may think... Bergamot of course!

Do you know what bergamot is?

We often hear about it but rarely see it in France. Bergamot is a citrus fruit from Italy that looks like a slightly dented lime. It comes from the bergamot tree, a plant that grows mainly in Calabria. The pulp of the bergamot is slightly acid and bitter. The peel diffuses a very powerful fragrance that distinguishes it from other citrus fruits.

This particular smell is due to the richness in essential oil of the bergamot peel. This essential oil charged with flavor so characteristic is also what is most desired in this fruit.

You surely know it because it is the signature of the famous "Earl Grey" tea!

In addition to its particular flavor, bergamot is full of benefits... We explain!

Like most citrus fruits, bergamot is very rich in vitamin C, it is a really good antioxidant that slows down cellular aging. It is ideal to boost the immune system and bring a wave of energy.

In the case of infusion, bergamot is also very effective to fight against digestive troubles. It helps digestion and relieves intestinal pain.

Bergamot essential oil also has soothing properties that regulate stress and facilitate sleep.

How is Bergamot tea made? 

Earl Grey tea is often made with black tea, the original recipe.

For this recipe we have worked on a new recipe based on Sencha green tea and essential oil of bergamot.

To make this delicious tea, you must first harvest the green Sencha tea according to the classic method. First of all, the green tea does not get fermented or roasted after plucking, so it keeps all its nutriments.

Once picked, the leaves are steamed for a few seconds to stop their natural oxidation. They are then rolled into needle shapes. 

Then, to flavor the tea with the delicious aromas of bergamot, bergamot essential oil is sprinkled on the dried tea leaves.

The whole thing is mixed and then, again, the leaves are put to dry.