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More chrysanthemum! This one had two big, beautiful blossoms with long spidery petals inside. The shape reminds me of some kind of anemone, so pretty.
I was surprised by how savory this one tastes compared to other chrysanthemum tisanes I’ve had from Teavivre. The predominant flavor for me is eucalyptus, with a nice aromatic herbal coolness to it. I get rosemary as well, which is something I don’t remember finding in other versions. There’s also that familiar mellow musty hay with a bit of honeyed sweetness, and a touch of pepper. I usually find chrysanthemum a bit sweet overall, while this one veers more into savory territory with its strong herbal notes.
It does taste a bit medicinal overall, but not necessarily in a bad way. I feel like my sinuses are being cleared as I sip it. Different from other chrysanthemum tisanes I’ve tried, but still yummy. I could imagine it being wonderful for when I’m feeling under the weather as well.
Flavors: Broth, Earthy, Eucalyptus, Hay, Herbs, Honey, Medicinal, Menthol, Musty, Pepper, Pine, Rosemary, Savory, Smooth, Straw
My general POV concerning herbal tisanes has always been “regardless of brand, chamomile will always taste like chamomile, peppermint will always taste like peppermint, and chrysanthemums will always taste like lawn clippings.” I’m glad to hear otherwise!
Ha ha lawn clippings! That’s funny because it doesn’t taste grassy to me at all. :O
Of course, what I’ve tried has been leftover tea box samples or less-than-brand-name gift box varieties ;) Yours sounds like quality stuff! A rosemary element sounds really nice!
If I’m honest, I don’t love rosemary generally… But it was nice enough here. :)