"Tom Koeppl" > wrote in message
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> earl grey tea has bergamot in it. what is it ?

Oil of bergamot

> where does it come
> from.?

Peel of the bergamot, a citrus fruit.

> why was it used?

Because it tastes good and smells wonderful?

> does it have other uses? history? a recent post stated that very hot
> water ruins the bergamot taste. Is this true.?

I don't see how as I've had various Earl Greys (Bigelow's, Twinings, Upton's
decaf, original, extra, and rooibos) all made with boiling water. I believe
you're referring to Renee's post about how her BB seems to overheat her
morning Earl Grey and kill the bergamot which would have more to do with
retained/sustained heat than it does with simply making a brew using very
hot or even boiling water.

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