That’s a great question! I was curious about the same thing . There are some who think it was the second Earl Grey ( prime minister in England in the 1830s),but then others think it was a later earl (the third) and even others think it had nothing to do with any earl, but was simply a marketing ploy to make it sounds fancy 😂 So - it remains very much a mystery !
Hi Dr Quave! This is so interesting. I've been a registered nurse for a long time and about to start an NP job in March. I read your book, I really enjoyed it; I got interested in plants and plant medicine while I was living in a small mountain village in Italy (I did my Italian Food and Wine masters' thesis there - long story). Anyways, I looked at the research article you mentioned in your post. Seems like it could help lower cholesterol. I looked up this Bergamot BPF, seems pretty expensive, especially for patients who I'd be treating. Do these products get tested to make sure they are high quality/they are what they say thy are? Would drinking high quality Earl Grey tea do anything? Do you know of any Western Medical providers who are using - I'm going to say "herbal medicine" for lack of a better word - to treat patients? Statins can have side effects and I'm convinced there has to be another way!
Hi Hilary! Thanks for sharing! Great questions. I can’t give medical advice, but in general I like to think of herbs as something to complement a healthy diet- not necessarily a stand alone therapy. For example, one could suggest replacing sugary caffeinated beverages consumed by patients (sodas, fancy coffee, etc) with a tea like earl grey to support heart health, but not to be in place of statins. Of course, larger long term changes in diet can lead to such improved health that the need for meds should be revisited by the healthcare provider.
Make sure you specifically try the Assam Golden Tips, golden tips is a cut of tea--just looked it up and it means the small unopened leaves of the tea plant. You can get golden tips for Darjeeling, and I would assume other regional teas. Hope it's a new delight for you.
Lately enjoying Tea Forte varieties for taste and tea bags.
I buy my Earl Grey by the pound and keep it stored in wonderful old tea canisters.
Which tea pot to choose depends on if its just for me or if friends are coming around for a cup.
It brings a little ceremony to life, deflecting some of the challenges.
Oh, I love the integration of ceremony and special storage containers! Great ideas on how to make the tea process even more enjoyable 🍵
I love Earl Grey tea. Very insightful write up today. Where did the name originate, or is that lost to history?
That’s a great question! I was curious about the same thing . There are some who think it was the second Earl Grey ( prime minister in England in the 1830s),but then others think it was a later earl (the third) and even others think it had nothing to do with any earl, but was simply a marketing ploy to make it sounds fancy 😂 So - it remains very much a mystery !
Boston Mint Tea. Been a family favorite for generations 🙂
Hi Dr Quave! This is so interesting. I've been a registered nurse for a long time and about to start an NP job in March. I read your book, I really enjoyed it; I got interested in plants and plant medicine while I was living in a small mountain village in Italy (I did my Italian Food and Wine masters' thesis there - long story). Anyways, I looked at the research article you mentioned in your post. Seems like it could help lower cholesterol. I looked up this Bergamot BPF, seems pretty expensive, especially for patients who I'd be treating. Do these products get tested to make sure they are high quality/they are what they say thy are? Would drinking high quality Earl Grey tea do anything? Do you know of any Western Medical providers who are using - I'm going to say "herbal medicine" for lack of a better word - to treat patients? Statins can have side effects and I'm convinced there has to be another way!
Hi Hilary! Thanks for sharing! Great questions. I can’t give medical advice, but in general I like to think of herbs as something to complement a healthy diet- not necessarily a stand alone therapy. For example, one could suggest replacing sugary caffeinated beverages consumed by patients (sodas, fancy coffee, etc) with a tea like earl grey to support heart health, but not to be in place of statins. Of course, larger long term changes in diet can lead to such improved health that the need for meds should be revisited by the healthcare provider.
My favorites are Darjeeling and Assam Golden tips.
I do enjoy Darjeeling as well! Haven't tried golden tips yet, will add to my list!
Make sure you specifically try the Assam Golden Tips, golden tips is a cut of tea--just looked it up and it means the small unopened leaves of the tea plant. You can get golden tips for Darjeeling, and I would assume other regional teas. Hope it's a new delight for you.
Thank you!