Simply Balanced

She talks like the movies and smells like hibiscus in bloom. I sit in the shotgun, we dance and forget everything. She looks like Point Reyes and sounds like leaves in the wind. That is what went through my mind when I read Rasberry Hibiscus. If disappointment was a tree, call me a sequoia. I was hoping to feel love with this tea, to feel like I’m being held underneath an oak tree in the cool summer breeze. Instead, i felt like a hundred Vietnam war veterans punched me in the stomach and spit in my mouth. This tea is as red as the blood on my toe after a 3-mile run. The smell itself is enough to tranquilize an elephant. Three sips. That’s as much as I could fathom. Down the drain, it went. My roommate thought I was over exaggerating. all it took was 2 sips for him to realize his mistake. Truly the worst tea I’ve ever had. And I’ve had camomille before.

Grabbed a tea bag of this from a tea box. Eh, it’s not so great. Tart, yet still a little thin and not clearly raspberry. There are much better options in this genre.

Still around…juggling a million plates; with so many in motion there hasn’t been one to balance a teacup on for weeks and weeks.

But when I finally did on Mother’s Day, there was a cup of this on it. It’s fine freshly steeped. Plenty peachy, but I’m less impressed with the honey flavor. (Tasted like it came from a bee in a bad mood—more like honeycomb than honey itself.) Cold brewed in the fridge, not so much—it turned bitter. Moral of the story: sit down, drink it fresh, take your time.

Chamomile and lavender with a hint of cinnamon. Perfect tea to sip right before bed. Helps me get to that calm peaceful place ready for a restful nights sleep.

Tried this one at work today. When I opened the tea bag, I was hit by a wave of peachy sweet scent, but the flavor turned out to be much lighter. I get mainly honey notes with the peach coming through mainly in the aftertaste. The white tea base is very smooth. Overall, this was surprisingly good for a generic-brand bagged tea!

A refreshing blend of green tea with mint. I’m guessing the green tea is a Chinese green, because it is more earthy and not grassy at all. The slightest bit sweet, this is a great afternoon pick-me-up.

Surprisingly smooth, with just the perfect hint of peach that is not overpowering. The finish is slightly sweet. For those wanting an introduction to white tea, this is a perfect first step.

This was a sample I got from my MIL who loves chai. I wasn’t really inspired by this one. It seemed kinda weak, and just not as good as other cinnamon/spice teas I have had. Granted I haven’t had many, but I can compare the two that I have had :)