I really want to like this tea. The title is cool, the ingredients sound good. I know all of the ingredients are top quality. I followed all the instructions. It smells wonderful, & is visually appealing.
The first steep, which I shared with my son Drew, was nice, with flavors & aromas of Tieguanyin, jasmine, & orange peel, but after I drank it my tummy felt funky. Drew enjoyed it.
The 2nd steeping (a few hours later), which was mostly served to my daughter Arianna & her friend, also gave me a quasi-nausea, even though I only took a few sips. They both loved it, saying things like, “This tea is so mysterious! I taste the jasmine, but I don’t know what these other flavors are.”
The 3rd steeping is when the Frankincense really comes out. I have ‘real’ frankincense resin here, which I burn on occasion (I also burn sweet grass & sage on other occasions), & I love the smell, but the taste isn’t really doing it for me. Also, I think my body is saying “no”, because after a sip, I could feel that Quasi sensation again. Ari & her friend really loved it! They totally grooved on the incense smell & taste.
I will put this away for a few weeks, & then try again… If it doesn’t work for me, I can use it as ‘tea currency’ on a trade.
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Haha indeed – I have yet to try mine.
Quasi queezey? I have yet to order mine. Yea currency indeed, though I do hope you have a better reaction next time.
Now I’m torn. I’m always so nervous to try new things. I planned to order some of this with my next order. Bonnie made it sound so good, now I’m nervous. lol
Boxer, want me to send you a sample?
Autumn, I can send you one too
I just have to say this: Everyone else here who tried it loved it. Keep in mind, I have a lot of wierd allergies & sensitivities, so you guys will probably love it. I’m just posting my experience.
I certainly wouldn’t object! I love earl grey, but I have no idea what frankincense is. lol
Frankincense is a resin (sap) of the Boswellia tree, which was basically the first incense people burned, or at least one of them. It’s quite different from stick incense. Anyway, send me a message with your address, & I’ll send you a sample.
I feel the same way about this tea.
Not everybody is going to like everything…
The second steep seemed to overpower me with ginger. It was beautiful to look at and it smelled great though.
The ginger part I love, I grate up ginger & make a to sane with it often. I haven’t given this tea a second chance yet, there are just too many others to try out. I will get back around to it eventually!
hmmm….just realized, the earl doesn’t have any ginger in it. I hope I didn’t mix the labels up on your samples…
Maybe it just reminded me of ginger… lol
Haha indeed – I have yet to try mine.
Quasi queezey? I have yet to order mine. Yea currency indeed, though I do hope you have a better reaction next time.
Now I’m torn. I’m always so nervous to try new things. I planned to order some of this with my next order. Bonnie made it sound so good, now I’m nervous. lol
Boxer, want me to send you a sample?
Autumn, I can send you one too
I just have to say this: Everyone else here who tried it loved it. Keep in mind, I have a lot of wierd allergies & sensitivities, so you guys will probably love it. I’m just posting my experience.
I certainly wouldn’t object! I love earl grey, but I have no idea what frankincense is. lol
Frankincense is a resin (sap) of the Boswellia tree, which was basically the first incense people burned, or at least one of them. It’s quite different from stick incense. Anyway, send me a message with your address, & I’ll send you a sample.
I feel the same way about this tea.
Not everybody is going to like everything…
The second steep seemed to overpower me with ginger. It was beautiful to look at and it smelled great though.
The ginger part I love, I grate up ginger & make a to sane with it often. I haven’t given this tea a second chance yet, there are just too many others to try out. I will get back around to it eventually!
hmmm….just realized, the earl doesn’t have any ginger in it. I hope I didn’t mix the labels up on your samples…
Maybe it just reminded me of ginger… lol