A ship accident, a failed attempt at fraud or a new method of preservation - how, when and why someone came up with the idea of ??adding bergamot oil to black tea is still unknown. As a tasty combination of spicy black tea and fruity, fresh bergamot, Earl Gray is still very popular today. The Earl Gray blends we offer consist only of the finest black teas and only contain natural flavors. Because of their citrus aroma, teas of this variety are usually drunk without the addition of milk, sugar or lemon juice.