2170 Tasting Notes
I oversteeped this so it came out bitter, but the apple flavor is pronounced and unique. It doesn’t taste like apples, more like green apple candy. I don’t really like the flavor.
Flavors: Apple Candy, Bitter, Candy, Green Apple
Preparation
Earl Grey is one of my favorite teas, so I’m not surprised that when I asked my husband for some tea this morning he brought me this one. Sweet one even added marshmallows on top for an extra treat. This is very heavy on the bergamot, as it should be, and just a touch bitter. Not an unwelcome bitterness though; more like one you would get from a dark chocolate or a strong coffee.
I love supporting and sharing local businesses, Sachai being one I came across at a market in the fall. They have really delicious pre-mixed chai concentrates, one of which I also picked up on my trip, but I knew when I saw the bergamot that I’d have to try this one as well. So glad I brought it home with me.
Flavors: Bergamot, Bitter
Preparation
My sick day over the weekend turned out to be the flu so I’m currently in bed eating buttered toast and having tea. Certainly not a bad way to end the afternoon, aside from the sick business. Added some eggnog to this cup that we had leftover from Christmas (don’t judge me!) and it’s really delicious. I’ve been wanting a cup of tea all day and just finally got around to making one. It’s probably the best cup I’ve had in a few days. Had to go with a solid favorite.
Preparation
Oh no! Hoping you feel better quickly!
Thank you!
You know, I’m not sure how I made it through the season without a little bit of eggnog! With the tea sounds wonderful.
It really was, gmathis! I wish they sold it all year, but then I guess it would probably lose some of its appeal.
I hope you feel better soon! I’m definitely going to have to try adding eggnog to this tea, sounds wonderful!
Thanks, Amanda! You should definitely try it if you can still find some eggnog. :)
The eggnog idea sounds interesting! I’ve never personally tried it, but I think it would be just the thing for this tea. I remember being personally pretty disappointed with this one before, but I’m determined to try it again now!
I remember when I first had this tea, I didn’t understand why everyone loved it so much. The more I drink it, the more I love it too.
I was looking for a caffeine-free blend for tonight and after going through some other honeybush and rooibos I found this one. Remembered that I’d read good things about it so I steeped it up. This really does smell like fruit salad, I couldn’t believe it! The taste to me is mostly orange, but I’ll try shaking it up a bit more next time to see if I can get some of the other flavors.
Flavors: Orange
Preparation
I wasn’t sure how much I would enjoy this tea, but it has a really nice strawberry candy flavor. It’s not my favorite strawberry black tea, and it isn’t much like the fruit, but it’s something I think I would like from time to time. Much better than my last cup, which apparently was awful.
Flavors: Candy, Strawberry
Preparation
Mixed 2 teaspoons Mango Black with 1 teaspoon Peach Tranquility.
I’m not sure I got much actual tea in either of my two scoops of Mango Black. This basically tastes like apple, maybe some peach candy. Not as good as I thought it might be, honestly. Bummer. I’ll finish it, but really only to get to the next cup.
Flavors: Apple, Candy, Peach
Preparation
This is a custom blend from a local tea company that focuses on healing herbs and Ayurvedic philosophies. I contacted the owner and told her about my issues with vestibular migraine and she created two blends for me – this one for head pain and another for vertigo and dizziness.
I simmered the blend for five minutes and steeped for another five minutes, per the package directions. The result is a minty, bitter brew but it feels very soothing. I leaned over the simmering liquid to inhale the steam and it had a comforting medicinal feel. The same leaves can be used up to 3 times so I’ll plan to make a couple more cups of this tonight to get the most of it.
Flavors: Bitter, Mint
Preparation
Anything mint usually helps my headaches – even mint candy.
Mint and ginger do well for migraines. Hope this’ll help with your migraine!
I’m hoping if I drink enough it will ease up some. Thank goodness this one isn’t a migraine, but it’s still not fun. Thank you both for the suggestions!
I have chronic migraine, have had it for decades. Chronic as in “over 10 migraines a month” (I was averaging around 15 or so a month). I don’t have aura and while I have had vestibular migraine before, it isn’t my norm (I only get that sort on occassion). When the new CGRP-antagonist injectibles hit the market last year, I got on them and got a 50% reduction (so now I get around 5-8 migraines a month) and the severity and duration of the attacks went down going onto them as well. I don’t know how well they work for those with episodic migraine or other types of headaches but seriously… at my worst points, I didn’t think I could go on because of the chronic migraine. I know they are still hard to get on a lot of insurance programs but they can really help.
(And in my case, tea does nothing for the head pain, but does help a lot with the nausea/IBS symptoms that accompany the migraines. I use mint and ginger to help with the oh so fun GI stuff!)
From one migraineur to another, take care, hoping for many good head days.
@Mastress Alita- I have chronic migraine as well and was prescribed a couple of prescriptions (the first I was allergic to and the second I couldn’t afford) before trying an herbal supplement recommended in a migraine group on FB. It’s been a lifesaver for me. I still get the head pain and dizziness but not nearly as often. When it’s bad, I take Rizatriptan which helps but it makes me so loopy so I try to avoid it.
Tea hasn’t helped with the pain but it’s a comfort even so. I’m glad you’ve found something that gives you some relief. It can certainly be a debilitating condition.
Yeah, I don’t mean to downplay what anyone else has to go through mentioning that mint works for MY wimpy headaches. :/
@tea-sipper – I’m sorry, I certainly don’t mean to downplay your headaches either! Your pain is relevant to you just as mine is relevant to me. And sometimes my migraine doesn’t even present with head pain! I love the idea of using herbal remedies when I can, which is why I tried the supplement when the medicines didn’t work for me. I’m actually about to start studying herbalism so I believe herbs can be powerful and very helpful. Anyway, I’m rambling, but I didn’t want you to think that your headaches are wimpy because headaches are certainly no joke for anyone who has them. Still grateful for your suggestion of the mint. :)
No no, Shae, no need to apologize at all. I just know my headaches don’t compare and didn’t want to seem like “this works for my wimpy headaches, so it must work for you”. Especially if you’re already studying herbalism. haha
Shae – I’m a wee bit jealous that you have a local tea co. who knows Ayurveda. I try and make my own blends using herbs from Rose Mountain Herbs. I’ll be rating some of their teas in the near future. :D
I’m looking forward to seeing your reviews and hearing about some of your blends. I would like to start blending soon myself. If you’re interested in Wild Fox for a custom blend, they are on Etsy so she could probably create something for you and ship it your way. I put the link to her shop under the description for this blend.
I had big plans today to drink lots of yummy, delicious tea. Instead, I woke up sick so I’m “enjoying” medicinal herbals instead. Not my fav and I don’t know that they are working, but I’m trying my best to keep from getting worse before work on Monday. Next up – one specifically for headaches. Hoping it helps.
Flavors: Licorice
Preparation
I’ve heard such good things about Paris from friends and here on Steepster. I knew once I saw there is a decaf version that I would have to try it. Also, I love bergamot and caramel so I was easily convinced. I taste both in this blend and the base is just so deliciously dark. It reminds me so much of another tea I’ve had, but I just can’t place it. I’m always looking out for good decaf black teas, and this one’s a winner.
Flavors: Bergamot, Caramel
