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“I’ve had a steadily building headache all day, and saw the migraine thread in the discussion. So I decided to bust out my most minty tea..which is this one. I haven’t had this since January when...” Read full tasting note
“Bleeeeehhhhhh this is disgusting! Even with a cold it’s really gross-tasting. I figured I may as well try it now though… perhaps it can help!? Pretty much all I can taste is mint. And I got gross...” Read full tasting note
“Thank you Raritea for this one. Again, not sure that my taste buds are back to normal but today, this is a decent cup of tea :)I’ve had a few steeps of this this afternoon and so far it seems to...” Read full tasting note
“Thanks to Raritea for sampling some out!! This is nice and light. I didn’t steep long, and didn’t get much mint. It was more of a citrus herbal drink. Definitely lemongrass in there! I could have...” Read full tasting note
Boost it
This mild, minty tea is all about boosting your immune system. It’s got echinacea and ginger, two traditional cold preventers. It also has astralagus, the Asian immuno-darling. And lemongrass, cinnamon and mullein leaf. Plus invigorating spearmint and rosemary, antiviral elderberry, and Vitamin-C-filled rosehip and orange peel. Will it really make you invincible? We hope so. Caffeine-free.
DavidsTea is a Canadian specialty tea and tea accessory retailer based in Montreal, Quebec. It is the largest Canadian-based specialty tea boutique in the country, with its first store having opened in 2008.
The immunizer and I share a love-hate relationship and I am torn over whether I’m sad or happy to see it go. I am down to half a tin and 3/4 of the tiny tin that I keep at work. I suppose I could try and stock up on what’s left in the ‘Last Chance’ section of David’s Tea, but at the same time, perhaps there comes a time when one must let go. It has been step two of my cold regiment for a while now, and I drink it because I believe in it. Though, it will soon be no more.
The dry tisane is nothing to look at. It resembles an Italian seasoning mixture that I once had in my cupboard, or something I’ve seen on the ground during a walk through the woods on a dry day. The scent is reminiscent of the musty aroma of fall. Though, there is a subtle life that is saved by the hint of spearmint and a wafting air of lemongrass and orange peel, and maybe a hint of ginger if I’m not imagining it. Mostly, I just smell Echinacea.
When the tea is first steeped, I smell mostly spearmint. That’s okay, because I like spearmint, but as the steeping goes on, the scent of Echinacea becomes dominant and I think of hard liquor. I can’t say which liquor though, mostly because I’m not a hard liquor drinker. I’m just sure I’ve smelled it somewhere before. The second scent is lemongrass. Though, I strain to detect it. As time goes on, the orange peel comes into play and I think there’s a hint of ginger screaming for attention from somewhere far in the distance.
The liquor is frightening to look at. It looks mean and swampy—not to be mistaken with muddy. It is a clear brown liquid with a hint of green that reminds me of mildew or algae. At this point, all I can smell is Echinacea. I strain to find other scents and imagine that there’s a small hint of ginger and orange peel as the scent travels further into the depths of my senses, but I’m not sure if it’s only wishful thinking.
The first sip tastes mildly of ginger and mullein leaf, masked by Echinacea and followed with a splash of spearmint and the subtle notes of lemongrass. I do not believe these flavours were meant to coexist. They have a purpose though, so I tolerate it as best as I can. As the tea cools, the antiseptic flavour of Echinacea dominates, resulting in less enjoyment and faster, more frequent sips to finish it while it’s still warm.
Okay, so Echinacea is not my favourite scent or flavour and this is not my favourite tea. I only drink it for remedial purposes and that’s where the rating is saved. It is for this reason that I am sad to see it go. As far as the taste and the smell, I’m sure I can live without it. I’m a little disheartened though. I can only hope that David will find a way to re-create this concoction without Echinacea. Most of the ingredients in this tisane are proven immune boosters and some are equal to or even better than Echinacea. I would like to find something similar to replace it with, preferably a loose-leaf tea.
It also wouldn’t hurt to make it taste a little better.
I tried this yesterday at home, i am not sure i like it, it is a very light tea with a little hint of spearmint, you really have to steep this on for a long time to get the full benefits on the bag it says between 5 and 8 minitues, I would suggest to leave it for the full 8 other wise is it pretty mellow, I will be sure to try it again but i prefer cold 911
Tastes mostly like a blend of spearmint and lemongrass. Has a very mild flavour. I usually don’t enjoy lemongrass as much, but it blends nicely with the spearmint for a generally soothing experience. I think it will be a nice tea for a sore throat day, but I usually prefer something more flavourful for an every day type of tea.
