... Grey, fragrant Oriental tea Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The crossword clue "... Grey, fragrant Oriental tea" corresponds to the answer "EARL" for several reasons:

• Grey: Earls Grey is a popular type of tea that combines black tea with oil of bergamot, a citrus fruit.
• Fragrant: Earl Grey tea is known for its distinctive aroma, attributed to the bergamot oil infusion.
• Oriental: While the origins of Earl Grey tea can be traced back to Britain, it is often associated with exotic or oriental flavors due to the inclusion of bergamot, a citrus fruit commonly found in Mediterranean countries.
• Tea: Finally, the term "tea" in the clue directly points to the answer "EARL," as it is a specific type of tea.

Therefore, considering the characteristics described in the clue, "EARL" is the most fitting answer that aligns with the attributes of being grey, fragrant, oriental, and a type of tea.

Definition of "EARL"

a British nobleman ranking above a viscount and below a marquess.

 The Crossword clue "... Grey, fragrant Oriental tea" published 9 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Simplex	11 June 2020	EARL