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derk drank Tulsi Honey Chamomile by Organic India

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Another visit to my aunt’s yields another small stash of herbal teabags from her drawer! And a much needed visit with the family plus an introduction to my newest baby niece who both slept on my chest and spit up all over my hair and shirt <3

This is an interesting mix. Not sure if one teabag can tell me whether I like or dislike. I’m certainly not enamored but it’s a very different teist on both tulsi and chamomile. If I had tasted blind, I might be able to guess chamomile, but the herbal factor? I’d have no idea. It’s smooth and sweet with drying chamomile ‘hay-ish’ character and a peek of honey-pollen. The tulsi blends pretty well, giving an herbal base. Kind of medicinal overall to my palate. Leaves a long sweet and dry finish in the mouth.

Would I drink over plain chamomile? Perhaps if it were what’s available, but chamomile in general isn’t something I go out off my way to buy or drink. Tulsi alone is preferred, or even Organic India’s other riffs on the basil-like herb.

Flavors: Dry, Drying, Herbal, Herbs, Honey, Meadow, Medicinal, Pollen, Smooth, Straw, Sweet

Preparation

Boiling 8 min or more 10 OZ / 295 ML

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Isn’t it amazing that people come in such a small size? (And equally amazing how such a small puddin’ can make such an enormous mess!)

Never thought about tulsi and chamomile together…from a therapeutic standpoint, it sounds like a good combo; from a flavor standpoint, eh…

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gmathis
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Isn’t it amazing that people come in such a small size? (And equally amazing how such a small puddin’ can make such an enormous mess!)

Never thought about tulsi and chamomile together…from a therapeutic standpoint, it sounds like a good combo; from a flavor standpoint, eh…

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I most enjoy loose-leaf, unflavored teas and tisanes. Teabags have their place. Some of my favorite teas have a profound effect on mind and body rather than having a specific flavor profile.

Favorite teas generally come from China (all provinces), Taiwan, India (Nilgiri and Manipur). Frequently enjoyed though less sipped are teas from Georgia, Japan, and Nepal. While I’m not actively on the hunt, a goal of mine is to try tea from every country that makes it available to the North American market. This is to gain a vague understanding of how Camellia sinensis performs in different climates. I realize that borders are arbitrary and some countries are huge with many climates and tea-growing regions.

I’m convinced European countries make the best herbal teas.

Personal Rating Scale:

100-90: A tea I can lose myself into. Something about it makes me slow down and appreciate not only the tea but all of life or a moment in time. If it’s a bagged or herbal tea, it’s of standout quality in comparison to similar items.

89-80: Fits my profile well enough to buy again.

79-70: Not a preferred tea. I might buy more or try a different harvest. Would gladly have a cup if offered.

69-60: Not necessarily a bad tea but one that I won’t buy again. Would have a cup if offered.

59-1: Lacking several elements, strangely clunky, possesses off flavor/aroma/texture or something about it makes me not want to finish.

Unrated: Haven’t made up my mind or some other reason. If it’s puerh, I likely think it needs more age.

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