Family tea blenders since 1945. Tea bags individually wrapped in foil pouches. Freshness stays in. Air and moisture stay out. Our family is proud of our recipe. Each ingredient below has been carefully selected by the Bigelow family to deliver an uncompromised quality tea experience. That is why we only use 100% pure bergamot oil from Calabria, Italy and blend it with hand-picked black tea grown high up in the mountains. (hashtag)TeaProudly. Carefully selected ingredients. What makes our Earl Grey so special is simple. We have worked with the same family in Italy for more than 40 years. They know the secret to harvesting the finest bergamot fruit as well as the key to gently processing the oil which results in an exceptional flavor. Their craft is truly world class. - The Bigelow family. Bergamot fruit from our groves, Calabria, Italy. Protected in foil to maintain the integrity of our carefully selected ingredients, we wrap each tea bag in a foil pouch to ensure the fullest flavor, freshness, and aroma. Simply doing the right thing. This certification recognizes our commitment to the highest standards of social and environmental impact. Proud to be: Zero-Landfill Company. Green-e. Made with 100% certified renewable energy. Our folding cartons are recyclable. Our tea bags are compostable. Ethical Tea Partnership. Certified B Corporation.