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drank Flor de Tila (Linden Flowers) by Therbal
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Having a pot with Kiki tonight, 5 bags to a liter.

It tastes different than having just a mug with a bag, not like rosehips. I did let it steep for probably 15 minutes this time before pouring. It’s actually rather sweet in smell and taste and I’m having a hard time putting words to it. Like sugared berries of some sort and powdery florals, somewhat drying. Warming, very relaxing. Both Kiki and I feel tingly. She mentioned it right as the thought entered my head. Interesting!

Definitely not the linden flowers of English language understanding and an entirely different genus of plants.

Flavors: Berry, Drying, Floral, Paper, Sugar

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 8 min or more 34 OZ / 1000 ML
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Martin Bednář
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Are those the tea bags you sent me or some other Therbal tea?

derk
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This is what I sent.

Martin Bednář
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Okay, good to know :) I haven’t tried them yet, as I wasn’t sure what is it. Apparently not linden. :D

White Antlers
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Probably tilia cordata.

Martin Bednář
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I don’t think so, White Antlers. Tilia cordata is a linden and in taste it shouldn’t be berry like

White Antlers
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Hmmm. I know it’s a linden but it’s the strongest of all the tilias. Just a guess, of course. : )

Martin Bednář
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derk is going to receive a pouch of Tilia cordata from me. Maybe she will share with you as well! :) If nothing, it looks perfect! And I never saw similar tea yet!

derk
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White Antlers: it’s not Tilia. Their closest relatedness goes back to the Family Magnoliopsida.

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Martin Bednář
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Are those the tea bags you sent me or some other Therbal tea?

derk
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This is what I sent.

Martin Bednář
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Okay, good to know :) I haven’t tried them yet, as I wasn’t sure what is it. Apparently not linden. :D

White Antlers
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Probably tilia cordata.

Martin Bednář
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I don’t think so, White Antlers. Tilia cordata is a linden and in taste it shouldn’t be berry like

White Antlers
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Hmmm. I know it’s a linden but it’s the strongest of all the tilias. Just a guess, of course. : )

Martin Bednář
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derk is going to receive a pouch of Tilia cordata from me. Maybe she will share with you as well! :) If nothing, it looks perfect! And I never saw similar tea yet!

derk
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White Antlers: it’s not Tilia. Their closest relatedness goes back to the Family Magnoliopsida.

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