The legend of Earl Grey is one of politics and intrigue. It began with a British diplomat saving the life of an official of the imperial Chinese Court. As a gesture of thanks, a tea enhanced with the peel of a special variety of orange was presented to the British prime Minister, Charles, 2nd Earl Grey. Earl Grey tea, as it came to be known, combines black tea with bergamot. Together, they form a distinctive, elegant tea perfect for any time of the day. - The Dilmah Difference As the only global tea brand grown, artistically made and packed at origin by tea growers, our commitment and dedication traditional, authentic tea creates the difference you'll taste in your cup. - The Dilmah Family Founder Merrill J. Fernando and his sons Dilhan and Malik ensure every pack of Dilmah reaches you fresh and full of flavour. As Merrill says, "my family cares for your tea nursery right to your tea cup." - Ethical Tea Merill declared in the 1950s that "business is a matter of human service". Since he established his first business in 1962 earnings from his family tea business are shared with workers and the wider community, through the MJF foundation and Dilmah conservation.  mjffoundation.org dilmahconservation.org  View more