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derk drank Druidentrank Kräutertee (Druid Potion Herbal Tea) by Sonnentor

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Finally, the last of the Sonnentor teas – thank you Martin <3

Fresh herbs are the best. The quality here is outstanding.

No frills, classic herbal tea taste with ingredients you don’t find in many, if any, American herbals — applemint, hemp leaves, birch leaves, hazelnut leaves, mallow, mugwort, sunflower petals and bee balm (plus peppermint). Some of the leaves – like birch and hemp – are quite large! The mints taste more spearmint-like than the mentholic NW American peppermint, but it’s still nice and cool. Overall, a very clean taste with a sweetness that is balanced by both tangy-bright and earthy qualities. When leafed heavier, I can taste something like fruity apple. A certain thickness is cut by a mild astringency which be felt in both mouth and body. Good after-dinner drink and also a refreshing first sip of the morning should I have fallen asleep the night before while waiting for the mug to cool.

Preparation

205 °F / 96 °C 8 min or more

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Martin Bednář
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I am happy that you liked all the teas. If you need something and wouldn’t like paying shipping to the US, I can order it and put it into next swap box :)

gmathis
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A commercial tea with apple mint? I’m impressed!

Martin Bednář
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They even have plain apple mint :)

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Martin Bednář
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I am happy that you liked all the teas. If you need something and wouldn’t like paying shipping to the US, I can order it and put it into next swap box :)

gmathis
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A commercial tea with apple mint? I’m impressed!

Martin Bednář
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They even have plain apple mint :)

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