Traditional Uses: Traditionally used as a flavored black tea in British and European tea culture, named after former British Prime Minister Earl Charles Grey, and valued for its distinctive citrus aroma and stimulating properties to enhance mental alertness.
Potential Benefits: May support heart health by helping to lower total and LDL cholesterol, aid digestion through anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, and provide antioxidant effects from both black tea polyphenols and bergamot flavonoids.
Warnings: Contains caffeine (20-60 mg per cup), which may cause jitters or anxiety in sensitive individuals; excessive consumption (e.g., 4 liters or ~17 cups daily) may cause muscle cramps and vision issues due to bergamot’s effect on potassium channels; avoid during pregnancy if exceeding 200 mg caffeine daily limit; may reduce iron absorption.
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