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Herbal and Decaf TTB, Summer 2025

Since my husband was feeding the baby this morning, I had a chance to sit in my rocking chair looking out the front window at yesterday’s snowfall. When I sat down and looked out, I was surprised to see a deer looking back at me! We looked at each other for a bit before she apparently decided I wasn’t a that and went back to nosing around the yard and nibbling at some of the greenery that hadn’t been covered by snow while I sipped my tea. Eventually, she ambled off into the trees.

Looking hereon Steepster, I see that this is a decidedly unpopular tea. I was a little surprised as I really enjoyed it! Hibiscus and orange dominate, which are both flavors I love. There are also notes of lemon and mango. There’s definitely a bit of citrus zest in the flavor as well, but not to much for my tastes. It makes a very pleasant and flavorful cold brew.

Flavors: Citrus Zest, Hibiscus, Lemon, Mango, Orange

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What a magical morning! I am glad you had a tea you enjoyed with such a peaceful scene and a little break!

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What a magical morning! I am glad you had a tea you enjoyed with such a peaceful scene and a little break!

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I drink a lot of herbal tea, and the occasional cup of traditional tea here and there. I enjoy experimenting with my own blends and buying premade blends. I also enjoy cooking, stories, board games, music, fashion, philosophy, science, teaching, and faith.

Flavors I like:
Tea – Decaf if possible (unflavored/dessert blacks, dark, floral or flavored oolongs, jasmine green, unflavored/fruity/floral whites)
Dessert (caramel, cheesecake, chocolate, cream, honey, maple, molasses, vanilla)
Spices (allspice, anise, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, fennel, ginger)
Fruit(apple, blueberry, fig, grape, grapefruit, honeydew, lemon, lime, mango, orange, pineapple, plum, raspberry, strawberry, tangerine, watermelon)
Flowers (chamomile, chrysanthemum, hibiscus, jasmine, rose)
Nuts and seeds (coconut, hazelnut, pecan, cashew, sesame)
Grains(barley, corn, rice)
Herbs (dandelion leaf, echinacea, green rooibos, honeybush, mint, rosemary, thyme)
Vegetables (carrot)

Flavors I Dislike: currant, cardamom, elderflower, licorice root, stevia, tulsi; artificial cherry and almond; bitter smokey, leathery, medicinal, or overly sweet teas

Allergies and Sensitivities: lavender upsets my stomach

I have participated in the Overboard TTB, the Butiki Herbal Blending Box, the Butiki Educational TTB, and the Puerh Beginners Box. I ran the Herbal TTB and the Monthly TTB Club, and am currently running the Herbal and Decaf TTB.

Ratings: I rate teas based not on their objective quality, but on how much I personally liked them. I mostly do this because it’s an easy way to tell at a glance if I’ve tried a tea before and if I’d be interested in buying it. It sometimes takes a while to sort through and find out whether or not I’ve reviewed a tea without rating it.
90-100: Truly excellent tea, will buy again, could drink it every day but might save it for special occasions because it’s just that good, will miss it if it’s not in my cupboard.
75-89: Really good tea, would buy. Might be a solid everyday tea, or something that has a strong appeal but doesn’t quite amaze.
66-74: Good tea, would buy, but will also look for better
50-66: Probably wouldn’t buy this tea, but would drink it if offered
33-49: I will never buy this tea, and would probably even turn it down if it was offered to me.
1-32: I hope to never drink this tea again

I currently homeschool 4 kids and have another on the way, so while I’m drinking lots of tea, my activity may be sporadic.