Orange Pekoe Citrus Grey
Orange Pekoe Citrus Grey
Delicate | Refreshing | Zesty
To create our Citrus Grey blend, we have carefully combined a mixture of the finest China black tea leaves and bergamot essential oil with lemon and orange peel. It is light and refreshing and full of uplifting citrus flavours and aromas. A lovely alternative for those who enjoy Earl Grey.
How to brew
Tea profile
Origin: Tea from Anhui Province, China; citrus peels from Ghana
Altitude: Anhui Province, approx. 1,200 metres (3,937 feet)
Plucking season: Early summer
Varietal/cultivar: Sinensis, Xiao Zu Ye Zhong varietal
Flavour profile: Smooth, gentle black tea balanced with the citrus zing of orange and lemon and the aromatic fragrance of bergamot
Best Enjoyed: With a dash of milk, slice of lemon or black
Smooth, gentle and beautifully rounded, this aromatic and invigorating tea adds the wonderful zing of citrussy orange and lemon zest to Earl Grey’s traditional bergamot flavour. Bergamot is a small, sweet green citrus fruit with a heady fragrance and a powerful floral character. It combines perfectly with other citrus fruits, as demonstrated in this delicious blend.
