HEALTH BENEFITS OF EARL GREY TEA Earl Grey tea is a popular black tea flavored with bergamot oil, which is derived from bergamot oranges. Some potential health benefits of Earl Grey tea include: – Antioxidant properties: Black tea, the base of Earl Grey, contains antioxidants such as polyphenols. – Mental alertness: Black tea contains caffeine, which can help improve alertness and concentration. -Digestive health: Some compounds in tea may have mild anti-inflammatory and digestive properties, which could potentially aid in digestion.