Bergamot Black
Bergamot Black
Bergamot Black

Amara Apothecary

Bergamot Black

$44.00 USD

Net wt. 4 oz (113 g) • about 28 to 29 cups

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Rich, smooth Dianhong black tea layered with first-press bergamot oil from Reggio di Calabria, Italy.

A modern expression of Earl Grey. Caramel-smooth Dianhong from Yunnan is infused with cold-pressed bergamot oil from Italy’s Calabria to yield a balanced cup: bright citrus over honeyed cacao and soft florals.

 

Tasting notes

  • Bright citrus. Honeyed cacao. Light florals.

 

Origin & provenance

  • Leaf: Dianhong black tea (Yunnan, China)
  • Bergamot oil: first cold press (Reggio di Calabria, Italy)

 

Brewing

  • 4 g (about 1.5 Tbsp) • 12 oz • 205°F • 3–4 min • 1–2 steeps

 

Size & servings

  • Net wt. 4 oz (113 g) • about 28 to 29 cups

 

Ingredients

  • Organic black tea, bergamot essential oil

 

Storage

  • Store cool, dark, and dry. Reseal promptly.

 

Caffeine

  • Medium
Interactions

• Take iron supplements at a different time; tea polyphenols can reduce iron absorption. Separate by 1 to 2 hours.
• Limit caffeine if you use stimulant medicines or are sensitive to caffeine.

Precautions

• Contains caffeine; avoid late evening if it affects sleep.
• If pregnant or nursing, consult your clinician.
• Citrus allergy: avoid if you have a known sensitivity to citrus or bergamot.
• If you have reflux or a sensitive stomach, brew a little cooler and shorter, and avoid on an empty stomach.

When to seek care

• Contains caffeine; avoid late evening if it affects sleep.
• If pregnant or nursing, consult your clinician.
• Citrus allergy: avoid if you have a known sensitivity to citrus or bergamot.
• If you have reflux or a sensitive stomach, brew a little cooler and shorter, and avoid on an empty stomach.• Allergic reaction: hives, facial swelling, trouble breathing.
• Severe palpitations or persistent vomiting after use.