Tea Information:
Leaf Type: Herbal
Where to Buy: Two Leaves and a Bud
Company Description:
This refreshing, minty, organic peppermint tea aids in digestion and gives clarity of thought. Ours is 100% pure peppermint and 100% caffeine-free (many peppermint teas are not). Fresh, pure aroma will lift your spirits and quiet your mind. Perfect after breakfast or dinner–the mint-after-a-meal custom dates back to ancient Rome, and has been a favorite cure for indigestion since Biblical times. Makes a crisp iced tea!
Taster’s Review:
I like spicy food. Unfortunately for me, it doesn’t really like me. After I eat something a little too spicy, I find myself suffering from some rather uncomfortable indigestion. But, I can’t let something like this stop me from enjoying the foods that I love.
Instead, I’ve learned how to combat it. I just grab an herbal tea like this one – pure Organic Peppermint Tea from Two Leaves and a Bud – and it offers me soothing relief (plus leaves my mouth feeling minty fresh!)
Having already reviewed this tea, I don’t know that I have very much more to say about it. Two Leaves and a Bud haven’t changed anything about this tea – it’s still 100% pure, Organic Peppermint. This tea has no fillers and no extra unnecessary herbs. Just naturally sweet, fresh-tasting peppermint that is vibrant and alive with flavor. And that’s all that I need to get the “job” done.
This not only makes a delicious hot cup of soothing relief when I have indigestion, but it is a delightfully thirst-quenching tea when iced. Pure, pristine and perfect! That’s this Peppermint to a … TEA!
Bergamot Sage from Rishi Tea
Tea Type: Herbal
Where To Buy: Rishi Tea
Product Description:
Bergamot Sage, Organic Botanical Blend
The sublime character of sage is wonderfully balanced and masterfully combined with the citrus notes of lemon thyme and bergamot, which play beautifully with overtones of fresh pine, wintergreen and peppermint. Bergamot Sage is an original mood boosting and mentally clarifying blend, fit for anytime of day.
Water: 212°F / Boiling / Leaves: 1 tablespoon per 8 oz / Infusion Time: 5 minutes / Ingredients: Organic lemon thyme, organic sage leaf, organic peppermint, organic lemon verbena and natural essential oil of bergamot. Origin: Rishi blend.
Tasters Review:
This one really surprised me. I went into this thinking it was going to be all about the sage for some reason but there is a lot of other flavors going on here. It’s pretty good! I’m sure the peppermint had something to do with it. Many of you know how much I like Peppermint!
I can taste the peppermint, sage, and bergamot. The Lemon is noticeable but blends in with the bergamot mostly. There is a slight sage aftertaste a little bit more sage than peppermint. This is very different but pretty good.
Aztec Sweet Chili from Yogi Tea
Tea Information:
Leaf Type: Herbal/Spice
Where to Buy: Yogi Tea
Company Description:
As your senses rejoice with our flavorful Aztec Sweet Chili™, picture yourself at a lively fiesta as the sun sets over the enchanting Mexican landscape. This spirited blend combines the intensely rich aroma of cocoa with the invigorating spice of organic cayenne, prized by herbalists for thousands of years for its gently warming and energizing properties. The traditional Ayurvedic blend of organic ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and clove supports the nervous system while invigorating and cleansing the body. It all adds up to a tea that’s sure to revive your spirit and refresh your energy.*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Taster’s Review:
Interesting… yes, that is how I would describe this tisane: interesting.
I must admit that I was a little disappointed by this tea. That is not to say that I didn’t enjoy it – I did! It just isn’t quite what I expected. Based on the description of this tisane, I expected it to be a spicy chocolate-y blend. However, I found the anise to dominate the cup and what I taste is… well, licorice. Now, I love licorice – LOVE IT! But, it is certainly not what I was prepared to taste when I brewed this tea.
As I said, the licorice flavor is strong. It is sweet and has a pleasant sharpness to it, and tastes a lot like a piece of black licorice that’s been lightly dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with a masala blend of spices. I am not getting a lot of the chili flavor – but there is a VERY pleasant peppery kick at the finish. It is pleasantly warm – with just enough bite for interest. There isn’t a lot of chocolate flavor here – just a teaser of chocolate – but I like how it adds to the overall interest of the cup.
It is a very delicious blend of sweet and spicy with an emphasis on the sweet. I suggest adding a drizzle of honey to the blend to bring out the sweeter side of the anise (without the sweetener I found this to be a little too pungent for my palate). A very nice, INTERESTING change of pace!