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derk drank Cold 911 (Organic) by DAVIDsTEA

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March 2022 Sipdown Challenge – A sleepytime tea …because herbal.

No cold here but seasonal allergies have been creeping in this week.

This feels better than it tastes but that doesn’t mean it tastes bad. Generic tangy taste from the juniper berries and apple. A soothing, cool mmph in the sinuses, throat and chest from the mint grows as I sip. The eucalyptus and orange flavorings kind of feel like afterthoughts; I can barely taste both. I can really smell the euc in the aroma, though. Probably the best Davids Tea I’ve had thus far.

Thanks, Kawaii!

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205 °F / 96 °C 8 min or more 5 g

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Maddy Barone
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I actually like this tea. Most ‘medicinal’ teas I do not like.

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Maddy Barone
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I actually like this tea. Most ‘medicinal’ teas I do not like.

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I most enjoy loose-leaf, unflavored teas and tisanes. Teabags have their place. Some of my favorite teas have a profound effect on mind and body rather than having a specific flavor profile.

Favorite teas generally come from China (all provinces), Taiwan, India (Nilgiri and Manipur). Frequently enjoyed though less sipped are teas from Georgia, Japan, and Nepal. While I’m not actively on the hunt, a goal of mine is to try tea from every country that makes it available to the North American market. This is to gain a vague understanding of how Camellia sinensis performs in different climates. I realize that borders are arbitrary and some countries are huge with many climates and tea-growing regions.

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