Royal Watch: coz I am obsessed with William and Kate

I have to admit that recently I am quite obessed with this royal couple, William and Kate (Now Duke and Duchess of Cambridge). They're just so lovely and in love with each other. *sigh*
From time to time I might put up some photos in this Earl Grey Corner, just as a memory/reminder for me on the royal couple.

Date of marriage is 29 April 2011.


source: Google search

Who is Earl Grey?

Taken from wikipedia.org

The Earl Grey blend is named after 2nd Earl Grey, British Prime Minister in the 1830s and author of the Reform Bill of 1832, who sold Chinese tea under the brand name Earl Grey tea. Grey had reputedly received a gift, probably a diplomatic perquisite, of tea flavoured with bergamot oil, taken from bergamot, a citrus fruit typical of Southeast Asia and grown commercially in Italy.
According to one legend, a grateful Chinese mandarin whose son was rescued from drowning by one of Lord Grey's men first presented the blend to the Earl in 1803. The tale has no basis in fact, as Lord Grey never set foot in China and the use of bergamot oil to scent tea was then unknown in China. However, this tale is subsequently told (and slightly corrected) on the Twinings website, as "having been presented by an envoy on his return from China".

Why Earl Grey?

Why Earl Grey?

• Because it is may favourite tea flavour
• Because it smells very nice
• Because it reminds me of those (great) days when I was still studying in the UK
• Because it is my perfect morning booster (I don't drink coffee)