earl grey dates back to the 1830s and is steeped in legend. earl green is its less famous, younger and (we think) way cooler cousin. like earl grey, it is naturally flavored with the essential oil of the rare bergamot citrus fruit. unlike earl grey, it has a taiwanese pouchong green tea base (instead of a black tea base) and is brimming with citrus flavor and aroma. be sure to savor its invigorating fragrance as you sip it.