As the story goes, Charles Earl Grey, a 19th century British Prime Minister, was gifted this scented tea in gratitude for the saved life of a Mandarin Chinese man. The secret to its lingering aroma is the pear shaped bergamot orange, called the Fragrant One. Most Earl Greys utilize bergamot oils or flavorings. Numi's special organic Earl Grey naturally scents full-leaf Assam black tea with Italian Bergamot oranges, not oils or flavorings. It is robust with fruity notes.