What is Earl Grey black tea?

Question

I am unclear about Black tea and if there are different varieties...the one I have been buying is called Earl Grey. Does that mean something? Are there other "black teas"?

Answer 1

English Breakfast Tea, Irish Breakfast Tea, Pekoe are all different black tea blends.  There are also differences from brand to brand.

Answer 2

Earl Grey is just a black tea that has been flavored with oil of bergamot which is a type of inedible citrus.  

Answer 3

Most teas are actually black tea. The major difference is what is in the tea. Check the ingredients. Even red tea is actually black tea. Green and White tea is the same plant as the black tea only they are picked earlier and prepared differently.