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I have received (actually bought) a bunch of Italian tisanes from a tea bag collector friend. It has been a while. While the box wasn’t big, I hardly finish some blends. But today, I decided to try one of those sleepy blends (there are many chamomile blends). This contains no chamomile and I decided to have a relaxing tea; while other family members have requested Shanlinxi by Bok (received from Leafhopper — they love it!)

This blend contains a herb I never had before. For ingredients see description; but the herb I mean is California poppy (Eschsholtzia californica Cham.).

The blend doesn’t smell too bad. But after suggested 5 minutes steeping time, the flavour is somehow generic herbaceous (not a surprise though), with bitter finish. That’s strong flaw, however I managed to drink it all; I just expected some orange fruit flavour as orange is there. As there is no licorice root, it’s not sweet at all.

Fine herbal tisane, now I wonder how sleepy I will be and if I sleep well.