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derk drank Lavender Lemon by Adagio Teas

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Mostly lemongrass and lemon flavor. Very little lavender. I may be too harsh on this one because I’m a sucker for a tart lavender lemonade and maybe that tartness is what I had in mind when sipping on this. It definitely has the flatter mouthfeel of herbal teas. Next round will include a small pinch of my own lavender flowers and gasp, maybe some hibiscus for pucker.

Flavors: Lemongrass

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Boiling 8 min or more 0 OZ / 0 ML

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White Antlers
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I preferred this cold brewed, but hot or cold, a puckery note is needed.

Mastress Alita
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I loved Lavender Lemon Potion from Tealyra for the reasons you mentioned; I love lavender and lemon but I like that tart lemonade sort of pucker. That one has hibi and his a very lemon-citrusy tea rather than lemongrassy-herbal. It is decently lavender but IMO could be even stronger (cause I love lavender!) and have also done the “add a small pinch” of additional buds depending on my mood.

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White Antlers
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I preferred this cold brewed, but hot or cold, a puckery note is needed.

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