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14 hours ago, naguere said:Earl Gray tea or is it Earl Grey?
Given that it is generally assumed to named for a historical figure, either General Charles Grey, 1st Baron Grey or his son, Charles Grey , 2nd Baron Grey (stories vary), then it is correctly "Grey".
Even without the eponymous reference, the blend definitely originated in England where "Grey" is the preferred spelling.
I must buy some - yes, I can buy it in China. Imported from England!
14 hours ago, naguere said:Earl Gray tea or is it Earl Grey?
Given that it is generally assumed to named for a historical figure, wither General Charles Grey, 1st Baron Grey or his son, Charles Grey , 2nd Baron Grey (stories vary), then it is correctly "Grey".
Even without the eponymous reference, the blend definitely originated in England where "Grey" is the preferred spelling.
I must buy some - yes, I can buy it in China. Imported from England!
14 hours ago, naguere said:Earl Gray tea or is it Earl Grey?
Given that it is generally assumed to named for a historical figure, General Charles Grey, 1st Baron Grey, then it is correctly "Grey".
13 hours ago, naguere said:Earl Gray tea or is it Earl Grey?
Give that it is generally assumed to named for a historical figure, General Charles Grey, 1st Baron Grey, then it is correctly "Grey".
