Serenity Now

Strange VariaTEA TTB #20

I wouldn’t mind using this blend as potpourri, because it smells amazing! Unfortunately, the flavor didn’t live up to the aroma for me personally. WAY too much hibiscus, and I also found the mix of hibiscus and mint a bit odd.

Sipdown – I finished this off a couple of nights ago but apparently didn’t write a note. I never did find a temperature or steep time that made this blend particularly enjoyable for me. It’s just sort of all-around tart, sort of generically red berry and hibiscus tart with not much sweetness, while also having a thin mouthfeel. So it feels unbalanced and not super intriguing. Unfortunately not a fan. It’s drinkable, but not much more than that.

This is super floral, but I don’t taste the lavender, even when I add extra. The cold resteep was too sour for my preferences. Sometimes I find this tea to be okay and sometimes too savory and sour. I find that a shorter steep tones down the negative flavors a bit, though it’s still not great. My recent sixth and seventh attempts were actually okay, just lightly fruity and floral. I guess it depends on the proportion of ingredients you get in each cup.

One of my relatives got this one recently as part of a herbal tea sampler. She asked me to make her a cup of it and I ended up making one for myself as well because it smelled so good. We both really enjoyed this one! It’s a lovely combination of lavender and fruit. The hibiscus is quite subtle which is nice. I’d love to order more of this one to have on hand since it’s so relaxing. I think this is one of DT’s older herbal blends if I remember right. It doesn’t have sugar or stevia in it either. It’s sweet enough on it’s own without anything needing to be added to it.

(DavidsTea already recorded)

Fourth hospital tea, and a good choice to have brought. Caffeine-free and calming. It did well in the thermos, and the resteep was even better. I do find the tea to be a touch too strong on the first infusion, sometimes.

Backlog from November 7th:

A generous gift from amandastory516! My husband loves herbal teas but I usually only drink them when I’m sick or as a caffeine-free option at night before bed. Amanda sent some amazing teas though and several, including this one, I wanted to try immediately.

This reminds me very much of DAVIDsTEA’s Magic Dragon but with a whisper of mint. Mint teas are generally not a favorite (aside from a few peppermint blends) but this was a gentle note that I really enjoyed. There was a fruitiness that I couldn’t places, but after looking at the ingredients I think it may have been the apple. This was a very relaxing tea right before bed and one I think I’ll plan to purchase in the future for nights like this.

I loved the smell, color and the general flavors that are in this tea, but I found there to be a little too much lavender in it for my liking. I happily finished my cup, and it was a very calming zen type feeling tea. I just wished I had a little less of the lavender and more of the other flavors like mint and blueberries.

Maybe if I am having a little spa day or I am in need of some relaxing self reflection time, I could see myself enjoying another cup.

This tea truly is a cup of serenity. Its one that I love to sip on at the end of the day, to relax. It’s peace of mind in a cup.
Fruity with just a hint of spearmint. The lavender kind of gets lost in this one. Great hot or cold. Definitely a feel good tea.

This tea reminds me of Sleepytime in the box. Might drink it every once in a while, but not my favorite. I am thinking it’s the spearmint and lavender that don’t appeal to me. I tasted more hibiscus as it cooled but always with the aftertaste of spearmint.

I found this one to be quite refreshing. I’m tasting the hint of spearmint and a nice fruity flavor, mostly and apple or strawberry flavor. I love having this one before bed, always helps put me to sleep.