Earl Grey Tea- Loose Tea in Signature Tea Tin Description: Black Tea blend with a distinctive flavor and aroma derived from the addition of oil extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange, a fragrant citrus fruit. Earl Grey was introduced in England in the early 1800's, having been presented by an envoy on his return from China. The recipe was discovered and went into production by the 1830's, and was named after 2nd Earl Grey - British Prime Minister in the 1830's. Ingredients: Black tea leaves, bergamot Size/Type: 2.75 ounces loose tea sealed in matte black signature tea tin. Shelf Life: 3 Years Hand Packaged by Oliver Pluff & Co. in Charleston, South Carolina