Ginger Ginseng Chamomile

Wow this is nice! I had been trying a handful of fruity teas and tisanes from Tealyra, with mixed results. This Ginger Ginseng Chamomile tisane blend made the best fruity infusion I’ve found. Anywhere. I followed the label directions for a western-style infusion of 1-1/2 tsp dry tisane (wonderful dry aroma of chamomile, orange and ginger) in 8oz boiling alpine spring water in a micropore stainless infusion basket for 5 min. Single steeping.

The resulting liquor had a strong golden-orange hue, was crystal clear, and delivered a mostly chamomile and orange aroma. The first sip gave a chamomile overture, with backup melodies of mixed spice. The melodies resolved as a softer chamomile drone with a fugue, starting with a prickly tingle of ginger on the top and sides of my tongue, followed by mint in the nose, sweet orange across the mouth, a gentle zing of slightly sour rosehips, and a whiff of mint. This was then followed by a returning ginger heat on the tongue as the other notes rose into the sinuses. Really, all the flavors and aromas were so well balanced that I’m sure the ginseng flavors were in there, but I wasn’t aware of it taking the lead. Even ten min after my last sip, there was a sweet and warming tail of flavor lingering to be enjoyed. Once reaching room temp, the flavors had flattened out and was mostly ginger and chamomile.

I recommend enjoying this tisane hot and/or warm. I’ll rate it as 95, it was soooo good! I’ll enjoy this on spring and summer evenings, when I need to avoid caffeine. Hope you get to enjoy it!

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Thank you Evol Ving Ness for sharing this. I drank it Saturday with lemon honey. It tasted a little bit like ginger, a little bit like chamomile, and a little lemony. Mostly I felt like death and my tastebuds were shot but the warmth was soothing.