Serenity Now

Backlog from November 7th:

A generous gift from amandastory516! My husband loves herbal teas but I usually only drink them when I’m sick or as a caffeine-free option at night before bed. Amanda sent some amazing teas though and several, including this one, I wanted to try immediately.

This reminds me very much of DAVIDsTEA’s Magic Dragon but with a whisper of mint. Mint teas are generally not a favorite (aside from a few peppermint blends) but this was a gentle note that I really enjoyed. There was a fruitiness that I couldn’t places, but after looking at the ingredients I think it may have been the apple. This was a very relaxing tea right before bed and one I think I’ll plan to purchase in the future for nights like this.

I loved the smell, color and the general flavors that are in this tea, but I found there to be a little too much lavender in it for my liking. I happily finished my cup, and it was a very calming zen type feeling tea. I just wished I had a little less of the lavender and more of the other flavors like mint and blueberries.

Maybe if I am having a little spa day or I am in need of some relaxing self reflection time, I could see myself enjoying another cup.

This tea truly is a cup of serenity. Its one that I love to sip on at the end of the day, to relax. It’s peace of mind in a cup.
Fruity with just a hint of spearmint. The lavender kind of gets lost in this one. Great hot or cold. Definitely a feel good tea.

This tea reminds me of Sleepytime in the box. Might drink it every once in a while, but not my favorite. I am thinking it’s the spearmint and lavender that don’t appeal to me. I tasted more hibiscus as it cooled but always with the aftertaste of spearmint.

I found this one to be quite refreshing. I’m tasting the hint of spearmint and a nice fruity flavor, mostly and apple or strawberry flavor. I love having this one before bed, always helps put me to sleep.

Not a very strong flavor, hints of mint and fruit. Overall wasn’t a fan. 2/5

Bagged

Just terrible. Pure medicine

Someone from work gave me a pretty little box from David’s Tea; most of the samples are herbals or but that’s not a bad thing to mix up into the general routine of heavily caffeinated beverages.

This is the first one I polished off- chosen for the mint and lavender which ended up being more subdued than I anticipated! I kind of wish this fell more on the floral and less fruity end of the spectrum.

Anyways, I like blends like this and while they may be a dime a dozen (and largely unloved on here) I’d contemplate picking this one up again if only because of ease of access.

This is a gorgeous tea – especially for a beautiful spring day or in the summer. It’s fruity and floral in just the right balance. Much as it’s name suggests, it gives you a serene happy state of mind. Peaceful and content with the day. I too found this one in the Christmas advent calendar. It was the one that stood out to most to me after all the ones I already knew. It was a while before I tried it, but it was well worth the wait.
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This is a tea I will always keep on hand now. A perfect tea for days of sunshine and green leaves, or just daydreaming of them.

Herbal, floral, lavender-y, but a little meh.