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drank Linden Mint (Tilleul-Menthe) by Kusmi Tea
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This one was a single individually-wrapped bag that boychik included as a bonus in her package. I have to say, Kusmi has the coolest tea bags – all muslin and they look so handmade! Photo here: http://instagram.com/p/uV03djGgJt/. I’ve had their Linden tea before and it reminded me of chamomile, it had that kind of mild floral that’s sweet and somewhat musty.

This is so tasty! The mint is light and refreshing, and not at all like toothpaste or other offensively minty things. It goes perfectly with the mild and sweet linden blossom and together they make a perfectly lovely soothing tea that is perfect for evening (or for any moment that you need to relax a little). I guess they don’t make this blend anymore, as it’s not on Kusmi’s website… So I may have to try the Verbena-Mint version and see how it compares!

Flavors: Floral, Mint, Smooth, Sweet

Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec 8 OZ / 236 ML
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boychik
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i really liked this one. unfortunately i got allergic to it, my face was all puffy ;(

Cameron B.
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Uh oh… Allergic to linden apparently? :P I like it a lot, and I’m sad that they don’t seem to make it anymore…

boychik
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Harney does, plain and mint

Cameron B.
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I’ll have to try theirs sometime, thanks. :D

TeaNecromancer
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Wow! Those are the best teabags ever!

Stephanie
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I have never seen such a cool sachet

Cameron B.
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Steph, do you like linden or chamomile at all? I have one sachet of the plain Tilleul that I could send you. :)

Stephanie
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I like chamomile- never tried Linden

Cameron B.
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I’ll keep it aside for you and include it next time I send a package. :D

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boychik
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i really liked this one. unfortunately i got allergic to it, my face was all puffy ;(

Cameron B.
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Uh oh… Allergic to linden apparently? :P I like it a lot, and I’m sad that they don’t seem to make it anymore…

boychik
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Harney does, plain and mint

Cameron B.
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I’ll have to try theirs sometime, thanks. :D

TeaNecromancer
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Wow! Those are the best teabags ever!

Stephanie
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I have never seen such a cool sachet

Cameron B.
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Steph, do you like linden or chamomile at all? I have one sachet of the plain Tilleul that I could send you. :)

Stephanie
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I like chamomile- never tried Linden

Cameron B.
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I’ll keep it aside for you and include it next time I send a package. :D

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Hi, I’m Cameron!

I’m a 30-something software engineer currently living in Austin, Texas with my husband and our two pugs, Gobo and Ume. I tend to cycle between my different hobbies, and they include piano, knitting, video games, board games, miniature painting, planners, bento, Korean skincare, and – of course – TEA! But really, what I’m best at is “collecting” hobby-related things… ;)

~ 2025 SIPDOWN CHALLENGE! ~
- January sipdowns: 8
- Total 2025 sipdowns: 8

I prefer my tea lukewarm or at room temperature and without milk or sugar. I steep Western style, and fluctuate between using big mugs or small teapots depending on the season.

I am always up for a swap! Just let me know if you’d like to try something in my cupboard.

Tea Preferences:
I enjoy both flavored and unflavored teas in many forms. These days, I drink mostly flavored teas, and I tend to gravitate most toward black, green, oolong, and herbal varieties. I do have a special fondness for straight Japanese green teas, however.

I do not sweeten my teas, and pre-sweetened teas are usually too sweet for me. I also do not enjoy stevia (or monkfruit, etc.).

I tend to reach for fruitier flavors rather than desserty ones these days, but I do have favorites from both categories. Willing to try anything once! There are a few ingredients/flavors that aren’t generally my jam, such as coconut, rose, lavender, and chocolate flavoring. But I also have teas that I love with some of those things, too! :)

Favorite Companies:
3 Leaf
Bird & Blend
Dammann Frères
Harney & Sons
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms
Lupicia
Old Barrel Tea Co
Simpson & Vail
Taiwan Tea Crafts
TeaVivre

Tea Rating Scale:
90-100: Outstanding! Permanent cupboard resident
80-89: Great – a possible staple
70-79: Good, but I wouldn’t buy it
60-69: It’s decent
50-59: Meh… I may or may not have finished the cup
40-49: Ick. Couldn’t finish it.
00-39: Repulsive, I spat it out

I will sometimes refrain from rating a tea if I feel I’m too biased due to my personal dislikes, or if I suspect the sample has been compromised by age or scent contamination.

Cupboard Spreadsheet:
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