Tea is one of the most popular drinks. There are many different types of tea: green, hibiscus, fruit tea, lemon tea. Black tea with bergamot also has many fans who appreciate it for its exquisite taste, aroma and beneficial properties.
A little about bergamot
Bergamot is a plant belonging to the citrus family. It owes its name to the place of Bergamo, which is located in Calabria (province of Italy), where bergamot began to be grown.
Bergamot fruits are similar in appearance to lemon, but they are not used for food. From the peel of bergamot, as well as its flowers and young shoots, essential oil is squeezed out, which is actively used in perfumery and cosmetology.
Bergamot oil contains a large amount of nutrients and was previously widely used for the treatment and prevention of colds.
Currently, bergamot is grown in southern Italy, where the humid and warm climate allows for a good harvest. Bergamot can also be found in India, China, and the Caucasus.
Black tea with bergamot
Black tea with bergamot was first brought to Europe by the English diplomat Charles Gray in the 19th century. Soon, the company, owned by the Gray family, began to produce bergamot tea on an industrial scale.
Now the famous strong black tea with bergamot earl gray is one of the most popular drinks and is sold in more than 90 countries around the world.
It is better to buy real earl gray in specialized stores by weight. Bergamot tea belongs to the type of flavored teas and so that it does not lose its unique aroma and does not absorb foreign odors, it should be stored in an airtight metal or glass container. Bergamot tea is brewed in the usual classical way.
Useful properties of black tea with bergamot
Natural tea with bergamot is a very healthy drink. The combination of bergamot and black tea tannins helps to remove age spots. A cup of bergamot tea before going to the beach will boost melanin production, which will give your skin a beautiful tan.
Bergamot tea has a calming effect, reduces anxiety, stimulates brain activity and normalizes sleep. It is useful to drink this drink for colds, it lowers the temperature and strengthens the immune system.
It is better for women with gynecological problems and expectant mothers to refrain from drinking tea with bergamot. In large doses, it can cause uterine contractions.
In addition, black tea with bergamot has a positive effect on the circulatory system by regulating sugar and cholesterol levels. The anti-spasmodic and soothing properties of bergamot help to cope with diseases of the digestive system and improve appetite.
