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So I was perusing the tea aisle in my local grocery, mostly looking for holiday teas (which no stores in my area seem to carry, WTF?!). I’ve never heard of this brand, but I picked up a box on a whim because I’ve enjoyed linden tisanes in the past, but don’t have one in my cupboard.

They recommend two teabags per 8 ounces of water, which is like… what? I used two bags for my 16-ounce mug and it came out lovely, even with a short steep. The soft, gently floral linden blossom is the star here, and it has such a light and airy flavor that’s perfect for floating away to sleep. The peppermint is here in a supporting role, and adds just enough minty sweetness. The combination of the two is lovely, and makes for a soft yet flavorful tisane that’s perfect for bedtime.

Very pleased with my random $2-3 purchase! :P

Flavors: Creamy, Floral, Hay, Linden, Mint, Peppermint, Smooth, Sweet

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 2 min, 0 sec 16 OZ / 473 ML
ashmanra

I used to be able to buy Stash and Celestial Seasonings and a few other brands of holiday teas and this year – nothing. Stash was getting harder and harder to find and I have a couple of people at Christmas who want White Christmas. I have to order online.

teepland

Linden teas have become one of my favorite teas for the evening. I’ll have to watch for this brand around me!

gmathis

Our Walmart Neighborhood Market (slightly better selection than the regular Walmart) carries just a handful of Stash items—but only the ones popular with the hoi polloi.

Cameron B.

I’ve been checking for probably the last 3 years and nothing, not even Celestial Seasonings! QQ I think the closest thing I ever saw was Tazo Joy at Target? I used to be able to get all of the Stash ones as well, but not in this part of the country.

Martin Bednář

I don’t recall seeing Linden with peppermint before?

Michelle

I’ve liked their strait linden tea, a mellow inoffensive cup for bedtime. I’ll try adding a peppermint bag to it.

derk

I think Harney has a linden-peppermint combo.

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ashmanra

I used to be able to buy Stash and Celestial Seasonings and a few other brands of holiday teas and this year – nothing. Stash was getting harder and harder to find and I have a couple of people at Christmas who want White Christmas. I have to order online.

teepland

Linden teas have become one of my favorite teas for the evening. I’ll have to watch for this brand around me!

gmathis

Our Walmart Neighborhood Market (slightly better selection than the regular Walmart) carries just a handful of Stash items—but only the ones popular with the hoi polloi.

Cameron B.

I’ve been checking for probably the last 3 years and nothing, not even Celestial Seasonings! QQ I think the closest thing I ever saw was Tazo Joy at Target? I used to be able to get all of the Stash ones as well, but not in this part of the country.

Martin Bednář

I don’t recall seeing Linden with peppermint before?

Michelle

I’ve liked their strait linden tea, a mellow inoffensive cup for bedtime. I’ll try adding a peppermint bag to it.

derk

I think Harney has a linden-peppermint combo.

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Hi, I’m Cameron! I’m a 30-something software engineer currently living in Austin, Texas with my husband and our two pugs, Gobo and Ume. I tend to cycle between my different hobbies, and they include piano, knitting, video games, board games, miniature painting, planners, bento, KBeauty, and – of course – TEA! But really, what I’m best at is “collecting” hobby-related things… ;)

~ 2024 SIPDOWN CHALLENGE! ~
- January Sipdowns: 6
- Total 2024 Sipdowns: 6

I prefer my tea lukewarm or at room temperature and without milk or sugar. I steep Western style, and fluctuate between using big mugs or small teapots depending on the season. Occasionally I’ll brew Gongfu style when I’m in the mood. I’ll also often use a kyusu for Japanese teas.

I am always up for a swap! Just let me know if you’d like to try something in my cupboard.

Tea Preferences:
I enjoy both flavored and unflavored teas in many forms. These days, I drink mostly flavored teas, and I tend to gravitate most toward black, green, oolong, and herbal varieties. I do have a special fondness for straight Japanese green teas, however. I also enjoy maté, rooibos, and honeybush. I love matcha and drink it often! Fruit tisanes are not a favorite, but I’m always willing to try them.

I do not sweeten my teas, and pre-sweetened teas are usually too sweet for me. I also do not enjoy stevia.

Fruit: All of them! My ‘go-to’s tend to be in the red fruits, stonefruit, or citrus spectra. I also really love apple, banana, berry, fig, lychee, melon, pear, and rhubarb flavors. Tropical fruits aren’t among my favorites, but I still enjoy them once in a while – especially passionfruit, mango, and pineapple. I am not generally a fan of coconut in tea, though there are some exceptions.

Dessert: I love creamy vanilla and marshmallow flavors, along with anything in the caramel family such as butterscotch, toffee, or maple. Chocolate is also a favorite, though I’m often disappointed by it in tea. And don’t forget anything buttery, cakey, or cookie-y!

Floral: I’m a little bit more particular in this category. I very much enjoy jasmine, even strong jasmine, along with sakura, chamomile, and elderflower. Osmanthus is also a favorite of mine. But I’m not crazy about rose or lavender flavors, and I prefer hibiscus in moderation only.

Spices: I don’t generally find myself drawn to masala chai, but I do enjoy spices combined with other flavors. My favorite spices are the warm ones, especially cinnamon, nutmeg, anise, and cardamom. A bit of heat from black pepper or chili is okay too, as long as it’s not overwhelming! Ginger can be a lovely accent, but I find it difficult to drink as a starring flavor.

Aromatics: I’m obsessed with Earl Grey! I also love cooling flavors such as mint (especially spearmint), pine, juniper, and eucalyptus. I am not a fan of strong rosemary or sage in tea.

Favorite Companies:
3 Leaf
Bird & Blend
Dammann Frères
Harney & Sons
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms
Lupicia
Old Barrel Tea Co
Simpson & Vail
Taiwan Tea Crafts
TeaVivre

Tea Rating Scale:
90-100: Outstanding! Permanent cupboard resident
80-89: Great – a possible staple
70-79: Good, but I wouldn’t buy it
60-69: It’s decent
50-59: Meh… I may or may not have finished the cup
40-49: Ick. Couldn’t finish it.
00-39: Repulsive, I spat it out

I will sometimes refrain from rating a tea if I feel I’m too biased due to my personal dislikes, or if I suspect the sample has been compromised by age or scent contamination.

Cupboard Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZEuKf1-ppR-VXajO4vV39zU1N3zjFJteEPAynqD2yl0/edit?usp=sharing

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