Aveda

Advent tea
The tea notes for this one are all over the place, some love it, some could take it or leave it, some say its too sweet. I like licorice so it seems ok to me, the first steep was sweeter and the second more nutty and nettle like. Not sure I’d buy a bottle, but was fun to try during holiday season when we could all use some de-stressing.

Made a of cup of this with a tablespoon of dried spearmint leaves and it was the perfect combo. This tea is so sweet from the licorice and the spearmint notes really created the perfect blend. Minty and sweet but not cloying.

Ohhhh Aveda. I’ve had 2 friends who worked for the company, so I’ve been around this tea a lot. Shame it’s so expensive. I’ll only get it through my friend with her employee discount.

Anyway, man is this sweet! I only steep it for a short amount of time with the tea bags or else it becomes undrinkable. I find that when it’s made for guests at the Aveda salons, it’s a lot less sweet. They use those huge family size bags and a lot of water, so maybe that’s why.

So this tea always reminds me of my 2 best friends when I drink it. I only have 2 bags left and will likely hoard them for a special occasion.

Delicious and comforting, this is the perfect sweet treat. All of the flavors compliment each other.

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Thank you Allie for sharing. Unfortunately, I think Aveda should stick to cosmetics because this is a whole lot of nope. It smells minty but the taste is closer to licorice and has a cloyingly sweet flavor that coats your mouth at the end of every sip. This really is not for me.

favorite tea i’ve ever had.

This was one of the most expensive teas I’ve bought and quite overpriced considering it’s a herbal. I had it the first time I went to a nice spa/salon. They brewed it perfectly that I have never gotten it quite right. It is a nice tea though and one that should not be steeped for too long. Very relaxing and mellow if you like licorice. I don’t think I’ll repurchase, but it has lasted me ages and it does have nice packaging.

One of my favorite teas! I grab a jar whenever getting new hair products.

It has a very simple and refreshing taste. I like the sweetness of it!

I brewed this extra strong, as that’s how I prefer most herbals. It smells good – luckily the licorice root is not overwhelming. It is indeed relaxing and it helped soothe my tummy.

I don’t think I’d go out of my way to purchase this, but it’s not bad.

I admit, I have a horrible sweet tooth. I’m trying to tone down the amount of honey or sugar in the raw I use with my teas, and so far this is the one tea I enjoy without adding anything extra. I know it can be a little (okay, waaay!) too sweet for many, but it’s just about perfect for me. It might be my experiences in Aveda salons, but I cannot help but feel relaxed and pampered when I enjoy a cup of it!

I’m now back in Alberta staying with my mom until mid-June or so. She has been ill and is due for surgery. I brought a whole bunch of tea home with me but still, there is now only so much I can drink over the next month. Plus I’m in the middle of nowhere so it’s not like I can skip down the street and try something out at a DavidsTea or Steeps or something.

Anyway, we were killing some time in Edmonton and walked past an Aveda and stepped in. I used to LOVE this tea. But this was back when I wasn’t really into loose tea yet and spending $27.50 on 140g of loose leaf sounded crazy (actually, for peppermint leaves and licorice root, it still is a little steep).

Wow, is the licorice root ever sweet. My tastes must have changed because I used to be nuts over that natural sweetness. Combined with the refreshing peppermint, this was my favourite pick-me-up tea (a co-worker shared some of her jar with me so I used to obsessively drink this and hoard it).

Now, it’s much too sweet for me. My mom even tried it and thought that it was borderline artificially sweet for her, like Splenda or something. And yeah, it definitely leaves a weird sensation at the back of your mouth.

But I still see the appeal and from a business perspective, I can see why Aveda chose this as their tea to serve to customers.

One of my fave go-to relaxing teas. I’ve had the bagged version multiple times, but just decided to treat myself to the loose tea variety. I’m in heaven! I always let this steep for the length of the cup, which brings out that licorice sweetness. I did the same thing with the loose leaf variety, which leads to a much stronger and spicier cuppa.

My only issue with the bagged variety is how expensive it is – $17 for a box! But it’s extra indulgent and helps headaches/migraines. Hey, I should be able to write this off as a health expense or at least get HSA reimbursement! ;)

If anyone ever wants to order this, we could split the order to save on shipping. This is one I’ve got to have on hand for the daily migraines, and when I need a little bit of spa. :)

I had this tea hanging around my cupboard and rediscovered it. I love the sweet kick you get after every sip! When I went to cosmetology school, I used to sneak small cups of this tea out after the night was over. It’s definitely nice to see that I still have it around! :-)

My favorite tea of all time. Often I pull this tea out when I’m at work and need to simply close my office door and chill out for a bit. It is a very interesting taste, so if you are afraid to try new things or sensitive to licorice, don’t pick it up! It is naturally sweet, so truly it is a steep and go tea. Iced and warm works for this as well.

Oh Aveda. You never steer me wrong. (Except for one time you convinced me to buy coral-colored powder blush for spring – bad idea.) And your tea makes me just as happy as your hair products do.

This isn’t a hot weather, refreshing tea for me – it’s definitely a cold, dreary, overcast and rainy day tea that makes you feel like wrapping up in a blanket and snuggling in with a good book. I do enjoy it when I’m in the Aveda salons in small sips – but I wouldn’t want a whole mug in the salon because I think it would lull me to sleep. The sweetness is intense – not overpowering, but very present. I never immediately want a second cup because of that reason. But in general, this is a great go-to winter tea for me.

I had my eye on this tea for a while, but couldn’t just pull the trigger on spending $17 for 20 tea bags (or $27.50 for 4.9 oz). I just decided to splurge and get it and it’s been a good choice so far.

I will say this — if you don’t like anise or mint, this tea is not for you. The blend is comprised of peppermint, liquorice root, and fennel and is quite sweet on its own without any added sugar.

I usually have this on a rainy evening or after a long day because it is very relaxing. It’s good, but not an every day tea. If it’s too sweet for you, dilute it with a little water.

I have bought this tea for years now. It is actually the tea that got me hooked on tea. I tried it as well at an Aveda appointment years ago and was so surprised and obsessed with the flavors that I bought I box. I now own a bottle of the looseleaf version and each cup is as good as the last. I hate licorice candy or licorice flavored anything but the licorice in this tea is what makes it so addicting. It’s adds a great sweetness that tastes earthy instead of artificial. But my favorite part is the addicting aftertaste in your mouth after a sip. Just YUM

I am still amazed at the surprise kick of sweetness after every sip; it’s like unfiltered delightfulness in my teacup:)

Edit: I just tasted this tea while nibbling on sweet potato fries (both are quite delicious on their own) and oh my goodnesssss, I will be forever content with this amazing combination of flavours

Drank my homemade version of this the other day. Always makes me feel better. Just love it.