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6 Health Promoting Earl Grey Tea Benefits

by Tash

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6 Health Promoting Earl Grey Tea Benefits

For as long as I’ve been drinking tea, Earl Grey has been the one I come back to time and time again. It’s heady, bergamot-laced aroma awakens the senses and clarifies the mind while instilling a sense of well-being and positivity to my early mornings. Needless to say, earl grey tea has had my heart from the first sip.

I love this tea so much, in fact, I’ve decided to share 10 health promoting earl grey tea benefits with you so that you have a perfect excuse to enjoy it too!

6 Healthy Earl Grey Tea Benefits

The name “Earl Grey” comes from Charles Grey of England, the second Earl Grey, who served as Britain’s Prime Minister from 1830-1834. It is still unknown how the tea came about this name, but suffice to say the blend has taken the world over with its bright citrus-y undertones and bold black tea flavor.

Earl Grey tea is made using traditional black tea infused with the scent and flavor of dried bergamot orange peels. This can be done by tossing the black tea leaves with the bergamot peels and allowing them to infuse over a period of time or by pressing the tea leaves and bergamot peels together to further instill flavor. The latter method produces a much sharper flavored tea.

If you’re an avid tea drinker like myself, then you’ve had more than a few mugs of this distinct yet classic tea.

The Health Benefits of Earl Grey Tea

There’s nothing like the perfect hot cup of earl grey tea in the morning or on a cold afternoon. Not only does the scent and flavor perk up your soul, they also provide several health benefits you may not have realized!

6 Surprising Earl Grey Tea Benefits

1. Increased Immune Function

It has been found that earl grey tea, sometimes called bergamot tea, boasts quite the immune boosting punch due to its high content of bergamot oil pressed from those little inedible citrus fruits that grow in the southern regions of Italy.

The peels of these fruits are full to bursting with potent antioxidants that target and destroy free radicals and oxidative stressors that cause havoc in the body. These antioxidants are known to help reduce fever, fight off infection, and fend off other forms of invaders like cold and flu germs.

This is why earl grey tea is the perfect winter beverage!

2. Boosts Energy

Aside from the caffeine content of a good black tea, earl grey has the added bonus of bergamot essential oil. This potent little EO is the key to earl grey tea’s clarifying benefits. So, if you have a fuzzy mind, sip up on some earl grey and feel its energizing and clarifying effects both mentally and physically.

You can read more about the amazing benefits of bergamot essential oil here.

As an aside, if you’re wondering about the specifics of earl grey tea caffeine content, it largely depends on the brand you are using since black teas can range from 60-90 mg per 8oz.

3. Enhanced Mood

The bergamot essential oil found in earl grey tea is also an effective stress reducer because it alleviates anxiety, general negativity, and mild to moderate depression. It’s an excellent mood stabilizer, making it the perfect choice for those who suffer from mood swings occasional crankiness.

It’s almost impossible to feel a negative emotion while inhaling the delicious scent of earl grey tea. This is because a hot cup of earl grey essentially works like a personal essential oil diffuser. As you sip, the bergamot oil evaporates into the air and gets inhaled, leaving you feeling calm, less anxious, and stress-free.

Plus, holding a comfortably hot mug in your hands and sipping tea is one of the best stress reducers I can think of! Who else loves taking a few precious moments to enjoy a good hot cup of tea?

6 Health Promoting Earl Grey Tea Benefits

4. Improved Digestion

Once again, the bergamot oil in earl grey tea swoops in to save the day! If you’re someone who suffers from frequent digestive upset like gas, bloating, cramping, constipation, or diarrhea, then earl grey tea may be the tea for you to help alleviate those symptoms.

Bergamot essential oil is known to be antispasmodic, meaning it soothes muscle cramping and spasming, even the kind associated with troublesome digestion. Simply sniffing bergamot oil or the aroma of earl grey tea can help alleviate nausea, though it isn’t recommended to have earl grey tea while pregnant.

And, as many of you may know, drinking tea in the morning will often stimulate the digestive tract and help encourage regular bowel movements.

5. Improved Dental Health

I’m not sure if this is totally true or not, but my dentist says that one of the reasons my teeth have remained cavity free for the past decade is because I consume 1-2 cups of earl grey tea a day which he believes prevents tooth decay and reduces the risk for cavities.

Earl Grey tea also contains high amounts of a natural phenol and antioxidant called “catechin”, which is known to ward off infection in the mouth and the early stages of gingivitis.

Catechin is also found in high amounts in cacao and green tea.

6. Supports Heart Health

Several studies have confirmed that earl grey tea can reduce the risk of heart disease.

It was found that bergamot extract (aka the bergamot essential oil found in earl grey) can significantly lower bad cholesterol when consumed daily. This is due to its hydroxy methyl glutarly flavonones (HMGF) which are known to attack the proteins responsible for causing heart disease.

It is believed that the bergamot found in high-quality earl grey tea (specifically one that ciontains HGMFs) can be just as effective as statin drugs. Not only does it reduce LDL levels (bad cholesterol), it also increases HDL (good cholesterol).

And, remember that catechin content I mentioned above? It’s also been proven to help reduce body fat over a 12 week period. You can check out the study here.

So you see, there are tons of good reasons to drink earl grey tea!

Looking for a good Earl Grey Tea? Here are a couple on my all-time favorites:

Pique Tea – Earl Grey (SO delicious!)
Smith Tea’s Lord Bergamot
Stash Tea Double Bergamot Earl Grey
Numi Aged Earl Grey
Twinings Lady Grey Tea

What have been some earl grey tea benefits you’ve experienced? Please share them below!

You may also enjoy reading:

10 Bergamot Oil Uses You Need to Know!
Bergamot Essential Oil Properties and Benefits
How to Make Earl Grey Tea Using Essential Oils
How to Make Sweet Rose London Fog Tea

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Tash Penman, Founder of Holistic Health Herbalist, has a background in herbal and essential oil studies at The Herbal Academy and Aromahead Institute. Holistichealthherbalist.com is a culmination of her passion and research regarding how herbal remedies can support our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Read More…

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Tash Penman, Founder of Holistic Health Herbalist, has a background in herbal and essential oil studies at The Herbal Academy and Aromahead Institute. Holistichealthherbalist.com is a culmination of her passion and research regarding how herbal remedies can support our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Read More…

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