Herbal Infusions Tea Co.

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I’m really not a fan of the Herbal Infusions base tea. To counteract the ick-ness, I steeped for 2 minutes at 185F. For a black tea. Yeah.

Thankfully that, and overleafing, allows the flavourings to overpower the base to make a tasty cup.

Sweet, sugary, pretty mild chai. More like cinnamon bun, really. It does smell good, and it’s not bad this way, but I’d rather buy teas with bases I like so I probably won’t be getting this again.

Flavors: Brown Sugar, Cinnamon

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 2 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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I can’t get past the base tea. I had such high hopes.

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 2 min, 0 sec

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I finished this one off this morning. I never really got creme brulee out of it, because there was a very strong presence of black pepper. The last cup of it was a shocker, because it was comprised of all the bottom dust of the bag, and so it was like drinking straight black
pepper! Just a warning! :P

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I’m slowly sipping a cup of this tea, trying to delay my Sunday chores. ;) It’s quite peppery today, but I think that’s what makes it so unique.

I always have too much to do on Sunday – run, groceries, laundry…and I’m trying to decide whether to hook up our TV so I can watch Downton Abbey tonight. I was so upset about last season, so I don’t know. :P

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Wow, this is a really unique chai! You can see I’m going a little nuts trying all my new teas. Will have to stop soon, or the caffeine is going to make me nuts! Haha! This is really good. The spices in here are wonderful. They blend together well. I think the uniqueness has to do with either the cardamom, black pepper, or may I say nutmeg? The latter isn’t on the ingredients list, but it might be in there. It sounded like another reviewer found that spice as well. This is also a sweet custard-like tea, although it’s not particularly thick in mouthfeel. I think it would be great using the stovetop method…next time! Mmmm. :)

Fjellrev

Haha you’d think by now your body would be desensitized by all the caffeine. I swear it doesn’t do anything for me.

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Cold steeped all day. I used Fjellrev ’s suggestion, and just used a tea bag. That way I could put the lid on my mason jar, and avoid spilling. It worked wonderfully! Thanks!

This is really good. Orange-grapefruit, some tartness from the hibiscus, and a hint of cooling eucalyptus. It is DEFINITELY something I’d consider getting in a future order.

However. It looks almost exactly the same as Tealux’s Orange Lemonade. So since I’m doing a Tealux order within the next couple months, I’ll just get that one instead. I can always grapefruit it up with my grapefruit seed extract, or the food oil I have.

Preparation
Iced 4 tsp 37 OZ / 1100 ML
Sami Kelsh

Mmm, grapefruit.

OMGsrsly

The grapefruit herbal from Steam Tea House/The Tea Guy is amazing, if you get a chance to order/try. :)

Bear With Me

Ditto the recommendation of the Steam/Tea Guy herbal! I sent my sister to pick more up for me…

OMGsrsly

Awesome!

Bear With Me

I may also have told her that if she doesn’t bring me more of the Bayswater grapefruit earl grey I’ll disown her. :P

OMGsrsly

Hahaha! Just a little addicted to that delicious tea ?

Bear With Me

I fully admit that I am hopelessly addicted to it! Grapefruit is godly, and by far my favourite citrus fruit. I’m going to be living off of cups of grapeferuit segments in white grape juice (from Costco) after Thursday’s surgery, haha

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Such a pretty colour!

Thankfully the bag has all the ingredients listed. It’s just a sample, but I really appreciate that. Apparently all new packaging will come with full ingredient listings… although there still aren’t steeping suggestions. :)

I saw there was hibiscus in this, so I only steeped for about 3 min at boiling. 2 tsp in a 12 oz cup. It smells like delicious orange before steeping, and after steeping it takes on that herbal/medicinal scent. I added a bit of honey, and I’m glad I did.

The flavour of this is so neat. Fresh, bright oranges, sweet grapefruit, lemongrass, and yes I can tell there’s hibiscus here. Definitely on my shopping list. I hope this does well iced and as a cold brew!

Preparation
Boiling 3 min, 15 sec
TeaLady441

That’s good news about packaging, although some steeping suggestions would also be appreciated!

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Ohhh, this is good. The sample packet sadly hadn’t fully sealed (nothing escaped!), so I decided to open it first.

So good. Yes, I’m drinking this hot. It’s delicious! And my BFF agrees, since she’s sitting on the floor drinking it with ice cream. :)

Preparation
Boiling 8 min or more

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Definitely a straight rooibos honeybush blend as advertised. No additional flavours or ingredients. Since I’m not a big fan of rooibos, this isn’t one I would have again. I drank it without milk. Since they indicate that it does well with milk, I might try it again that way to see if it improves it for me.

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92

A sad sipdown, however I will most definitely order more whenever I decide I need more Herbal Infusions. :) A tiny bit overleafed just to finish off the bag, and so delicious when it is! Juicy grapefruit with just a hint of eucalyptus to help open the sinus and feel “cool”.

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 8 min or more
TeaLady441

I’m not sure about the eucalyptus but this does sound interesting! I’ll have to remember it for my next order.

OMGsrsly

It’s so good, Cavo! It’s not really minty or anything, just cooling and refreshing.

MissB

Exactly! It’s surprising. I thought it might be Vicks-ish, however it’s more just a feeling of breathing cool air.

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92

Double leaf this one, I dare you all! It’s amazing. Like syrupy, sweet juice that’s still light and refreshing from the faint eucalyptus. Amazing! Had this yesterday, however I think I may need some more now.

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 5 min, 0 sec

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92

This is a surprising cross between Tea Gschwendner’s Bamboo Pomelo and Zen Tea’s Bamboo Integrity. Take the bite of Zen’s (from the eucalyptus and carrot), the sweetness from the grapefruit (like tgtea) and some fun additions… I quite enjoy this. It’s better hot than cold (I found, however sweetened and cold may be better). Slightly tart yet sweet at the same time, I’m loving this. Even after finishing two full cups, I’m contemplating brewing another.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 8 min or more

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91

Bah, I oversteeped this by 20 minutes, which made it smell lovely but it got all bitter and drying. Silly me!

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 8 min or more 2 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML

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91

This smells identically to a creme brulee sitting next to a fragrant chai. Stunning, and surprising.

There’s something even more surprising in here, something I can’t quite find. Nutmeg, perhaps? Something spiced, deep, full bodied. I only had one sip before I made it into a chai (Truvia, coconut milk), and didn’t taste any of that. Once as a chai though? Holy moly. This spice, whatever it is, is unique and wonderful. There’s a hint of sweetness to it that comes at the very end and after the sip, sort of like egg custard tha’s been sweetened or even burnt slightly – in a good way. There’s something smoky in there too, with zero heat, yet spice.

Truly delicious blend. Dexter3657, I’ve already put some in the box headed your way next week.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 5 min, 30 sec
VariaTEA

I think I was going to get this and then decided against it. Now I am rethinking that decision.

Dexter

Thanks MissB but I got some in my last Herbal Infusion order. Great minds think alike. :)) Save it or share it with someone who doesn’t have any….
Box next week is exciting

yyz

I got some too. Lately, I’ve been braking my don’t buy Chain rule.

yyz

I meant Chai. I seem to be missing it when the text editor auto-completes lately;).

MissB

Heh. Sounds good, Dexter! I thought you might have grabbed some. VariaTEA, I’ll put that sample in your ongoing bag to send out to you, then.

VariaTEA

Oh MissB, ever so generous. You have sent me so much already, you really do not need to send me anymore.

BrewTEAlly Sweet

She is awfully generous! ;)

MissB

Ha! I just like sharing is all. It all comes full circle eventually.

BrewTEAlly Sweet

Well it oh so generous:) it’s people like you who make steepster such an amazing community, generosity and kind hearts:)

OMGsrsly

I am so excited! I ordered a sample too. :)

Plunkybug

Wow, sounds amazing!

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This was a sample in my recent Herbal Infusions order, woot.

I’m really not big on citrus teas. I’m finding I’m exceedingly picky when it comes to fruit and tea. Anything fake it a deal breaker. Upon smelling this one, I was a little wary but I couldn’t just not try it haha.

So I brewed it up, and surprisingly it’s really not so bad. There is no fakeness or overwhelming sickening sweetness. In fact, it’s almost low on flavour, but to be honest I’d rather low true flavour than more fake flavour. There is a hint of almost carbonation of the end of the sip from the grapefruit and eucalyptus mix which is fascinating. I have a feeling this one would be even better iced. Perhaps I’ll use the rest of my sample to cold brew.

Update: This one IS much better cold. I just poured the rest of my mug into a cup and put it in the fridge rather than cold brewing. The grapefruit really shines as a cold tea.

Preparation
Boiling 6 min, 0 sec

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90

Great tea. Smooth. I prefer it to a straight Earl Grey because it is not overbearing. Flavour is there, but comes across smooth, just enough. Goes well with milk.

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99

My new favourite tisane. Holds up well to a long steep time. Water temperature should be less than a full boil. I will boil the water and wait 2 mins before pouring it over. Fruity but not sour. Wouldn’t even know there was eucalyptus in it. Very enjoyable at any time of day.

Preparation
170 °F / 76 °C 5 min, 30 sec

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84

I was pleasantly surprised by this one. I don’t usually like flavoured black teas. It has pieces of strawberry in it. The strawberry taste was nice and strong, plus a smoothness from the vanilla. A milder tea than a straight black, but nice even with a bit of milk in the evening.

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59

Had a mug of this last night before bed. Steeped a bit long, so the licorice was strong.

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59

backlog: Steeped it for less time, had less of the sweet licorice flavour. Threw in some lemon verbena from my herb garden ;)

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59

Very nice at first sip! Exactly as described, a nice cool tea with sweet licorice aftertaste. It’s strange how tastes change; a few years ago I would’ve cringed at the licorice, but now it’s what sold me on the blend.

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80

I got this to go today after popping into the shop. The guy who runs the shop, Dan, is awesome! Super friendly and helpful, and he makes amazing tea.
Anyhow, this tea… it was great! I wanted something hydrating and fruity, so this really fit the bill. Pirate cider! Apples and… pineapple! Which is nice because usually the acidity in pineapple ruins the fun for me.
Then came the ultimate test of a fruit blend (for me): how would it fare with a shot of rum? Fabulously I say. Really.
Also, I really should have taken the bag out sooner but then I was traipsing around the city running errands. Towards the end it got quite sharp. I didn’t mind though, it also became sweeter as well :)

Preparation
Boiling 8 min or more
Sil

Hmmmmmm

Indigobloom

Hmmm good or hmmm bad?

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The tea:
A dark roasty Oolong with a hint of peach. Or was that apricot?
Reminds me of Burnside Oolong.
It was just ok when hot… but then when it cooled? hello! yummo.
The peach really started to shine and the mellow mellowed out a bit. I really enjoyed that cuppa, even if it was to go and spilled/dragged halfway across the city.

Tea Scandal: (because I know you will understand!)
So a few weeks back at Nuit Blanche(all night arts festival across the town), I went out with some friends. Some of them decided to try setting me up with one of their friends. I just found this out today from someone else who decided to spill the secret so I’m really not supposed to know. Shhhhh!
Anyhow, apparently… he thought I was “very nice, but I talked a little too much about tea”.
Gah!!!! first of all, I didn’t know it was a setup. Second, HE ASKED. and then prodded me with questions!
Third, I sat through his incessant picture taking and high-five championship. Now, I thought it was fun but I could have easily said he took too many pics hmph.
End rant. Yes I am done. grumbles. no such thing as talking to much about tea…

Donna A

He sounds a little self-centered to me!

Indigobloom

Ha, he isn’t really! or atleast he didn’t come off that way when I met him…

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