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drank Sleep Superblend by Twinings
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I lay the blame for this one firmly at the feet of Arby, whose tasting note for this one meant that I immediately had to seek out a box – fortunately, it was pretty easy to come by. This is a chamomile-based sleep/bedtime blend, but is slightly unusual in that it also features spiced apple, vanilla, and passionflower.

I really like it. It’s sweeter than such blends usually are, and not as obnoxiously herbal. The apple is nicely prominent, and It’s almost juicy, in the way of apple juice (the kind that’s not from concentrate.) The vanilla adds a softening creaminess, which is always welcome, and the chamomile is pleasantly buttery which works well with the creaminess as well as the apple. The spicing is fairly mild, but there in the background. Taken as a whole, I’m reminded quite a bit of the spiced apple juice I made last autumn with another Twinings blend – Spicy Chai.

I haven’t really tried enough of this to comment on its sleep-inducing properties, but I will say that I slept really well last night, which is unusual for me. Long may it continue!
Preparation
Boiling 3 min, 45 sec
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ashmanra
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Now I want to try it! I bet Christmas Tree Shops will have it. They carry a huge Twinings selection.

Arby
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I really enjoyed this blend, however I definitely found the spices were the star and I didn’t taste the chamomile or apple very much. Glad you enjoyed it! I do know from experience/the experience of others that passionflower makes you sleep deeply and have super weird dreams.

ashmanra
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Hmmm, I don’t dig the super weird dreams part…

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ashmanra
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Now I want to try it! I bet Christmas Tree Shops will have it. They carry a huge Twinings selection.

Arby
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I really enjoyed this blend, however I definitely found the spices were the star and I didn’t taste the chamomile or apple very much. Glad you enjoyed it! I do know from experience/the experience of others that passionflower makes you sleep deeply and have super weird dreams.

ashmanra
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Hmmm, I don’t dig the super weird dreams part…

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Hi :) I’m Sarah, and I live in Norfolk in the UK. My tea obsession began when a friend introduced me to Teapigs a good few years ago now. Since then, I’ve been insatiable. Steepster introduced me to a world of tea I never knew existed, and my goal is now to TRY ALL THE TEAS. Or most of them, anyway.

I still have a deep rooted (and probably life-long) preference for black tea. My all-time favourite is Assam, but Ceylon and Darjeeling also occupy a place in my heart. Flavoured black tea can be a beautiful thing, and I like a good chai latte in the winter.

I also drink a lot of rooibos/honeybush tea, particularly on an evening. Sometimes they’re the best dessert replacements, too. White teas are a staple in summer — their lightness and delicate nature is something I can always appreciate on a hot day.

I’m still warming up to green teas and oolongs. I don’t think they’ll ever be my favourites, with a few rare exceptions, but I don’t hate them anymore. My experience of these teas is still very much a work-in-progress. I’m also beginning to explore pu’erh, both ripened and raw. That’s my latest challenge!

I’m still searching for the perfect fruit tea. One without hibiscus. That actually tastes of fruit.

You’ve probably had enough of me now, so I’m going to shut up. Needless to say, though, I really love tea. Long may the journey continue!

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