Tea Information:
Leaf Type: Herbal
Where to Buy: Bigelow
Product Description:
As soothing as a field of daisies, Cozy Chamomile® Herbal Tea is a wonderful way to unwind and relax any time of day.
Ingredients: chamomile flowers
Taster’s Review:
I’ve never made any secret of my apprehension when it comes to chamomile. This hesitancy stems from the fact that I’ve encountered several chamomile teas that were nothing but pollen-like dust and, when brewed, the flavor is quite … gross.
Since those horrible encounters with chamomile, I have come to realize that not ALL chamomile tea tastes like that. There are many chamomile teas are quite tasty, in fact, although I will admit that my preference for chamomile is still when it is blended with other ingredients and I am still rather hesitant when it comes to chamomile-only tisanes. So, it should come as no surprise that it took months for me to finally muster up the courage to try this Cozy Chamomile from Bigelow. I was certain… just CERTAIN that what I would be tasting would be a dusty, pollen-esque cup of chamomile. Boy, was I wrong!
This is really quite delicious. The chamomile in the tea bag is finely chopped (not whole flowers), BUT the tisane does not brew up to a murky consistency (indicative of the dusty chamomile I mentioned earlier), and, even more importantly, it doesn’t taste like the dusty chamomile that horrified me some years ago.
The flavor is light and apple-sweet. It has such a tranquil taste to it – gentle and soothing. It’s kind of like a lullaby! I find I prefer the tisane with a little drizzle of honey or agave nectar to bring out the apple tones to the chamomile.
I have often spoken out against tea bags, but, Bigelow is a company that never ceases to impress me! Yes, IMPRESS me! I find myself expecting very little from them because it is a bagged tea, but, every time I’ve tasted one of their teas, I’ve not only had my expectations surpassed, but I end up becoming quite fond of the tea that I’ve tasted from them. This tisane is no exception to that.
This is really good.
Organic Peaceful Dreams from Teas & Tapestries
Tea Information:
Leaf Type: Herbal
Where to Buy: Teas & Tapestries on Etsy
Product Description:
(Organic Caffeine Free Herbal Tea) Chamomile makes a pleasant aromatic tea with a fruity flavor, enhanced by sugar or honey. It is often sipped for relief of health problems ranging from toothache to nervousness. Chamomile has also been noted as beneficial for soothing headaches and is a natural relaxing herb known to assist the restless and those suffering from insomnia. In many circles Chamomile is called nighty night tea or sleepy tea on account of its natural properties which promote restfulness and drowsiness. It is also known to assist digestive disorders by settling the stomach and calming the nerves. This tea blend has an added benefit of peppermint. Peppermint It has been reported and written that peppermint sweetens the breath and calms the digestive system, plus it helps heartburn, stomach ache and nausea. I also add ginger for its numerous health benefits! Scientists have found evidence to support gingers wide range of medicinal actions. These actions include the lowering of cholesterol levels, relief for allergies and asthma, arthritis, colds, and nausea; and protecting the digestive tract and liver against toxins and parasites…along with many other benefits.
This tea is not a commercial blend, but I personally hand mix it in small batches to ensure quality and uniformity of each and every custom tea tin.
Taster’s Review:
I just love shopping with tea vendors on venues like Etsy. After all, it is venues like this where I sold my teas! Teas & Tapestries is one such vendor. And I just love her shop! Lovely banner, beautiful labels, and some very intriguing tea blends!
This herbal blend that I’m sipping now is really very good. I am always somewhat hesitant when it comes to herbal teas. I worry that they’ll either be medicinal in taste or just plain gross. This one is neither!
The flavor is gentle and sweet and lightly floral with hints of peppery ginger and zesty mint. Even though the chamomile seems to be the main ingredient in this blend, it is not the dominant flavor. But that’s just fine with me, as I am not usually terribly fond of chamomile. I can a delicate, fruity note from the chamomile, but, amid the stronger flavors of the ginger and mint, it doesn’t permeate the blend.
The ginger does not overwhelm, and neither does the peppermint. The tea also contains chocolate mint, rose, rosehips and lemon balm. Together, these ingredients create a sweet, soothing blend where no one flavor is overpowering. It is a very harmonious balance.
The sip begins with a union of flavors that is a little fruity and a little flowery, and then the ginger kicks in with its distinctive flavor. The tail of the sip brings in the mint, and the clean, cool taste of the mint lingers into the aftertaste. It is really quite a pleasurable tea, one that I wouldn’t mind sipping every evening just before bedtime.
Herbal Lush Chamomile from TeaScapes
Tea Type: Herbal
Where To Buy: TeaScapes
Product Description:
Herbal Lush tea consists of a bright blend of delicate chamomile and spicy cinnamon with bits of strawberry and rose petals. The brewed tea produces a relaxing combination that has a mild fruity spark. It is a great evening tea to aid with relaxation and end the day with a smile.
Tasters Review:
Over the past week or two I have been REALLY pushing the envelop – I have been purposely forcing myself to taste teas that I usually don’t go for. Many of them have had Chamomile and/or Hibiscus.
I’m not too fond of Chamomile unless the other ingredients impress me! With this specific herbal from TeaScapes – the name and the look of the ingredients blended together is what interested me. It just seemed different. I had also been very pleased with the other TeaScapes Teas I have tried lately so I thought this one would give me something to write about either way!
The little bit of cinnamon that is coming thru is a nice touch and helps calm down the intense chamomile. Sure, the chamomile is still present but not as much as I thought it would be. The strawberry notes are barely there and I would LOVE to taste a little bit more but understand their reasoning for this…it’s not supposed to be about the strawberry! The rose somewhat works hand-in-hand with the chamomile to bring that floral bouquet type taste.
This is a nice twist on Chamomile and for that I do enjoy this herbal from TeaScapes!
It’s not my preference in flavor combos but a good calming and floral mix that certainly surprised me! This is pretty good, indeed!
Lemon Drop from California Tea House
Tea Information:
Leaf Type: Green
Where to Buy: California Tea House
Company Description:
Chamomile Lemon Drop is a smooth blend of very healthy Sencha green tea with fresh-cut ginger root, lemon myrtle, a few citrus peels, lemon grass, orange preserves and English chamomile. This is a very refreshing green tea that we like to drink in the early afternoon.
Taster’s Review:
I reviewed this tea previously, but, it’s so good that I feel like writing about it again!
This is a really delicious blend. The flavors are very well balanced. Nothing overpowering or competing with anything else. Just a refreshingly light tea experience that is pleasantly sweet.
The Sencha is light and offers a hint of buttery taste to the cup which is further complimented by the lemongrass. This tastes lemony, but it isn’t sour. It is lightly tart, and leaves a citrus-y tingle on the tip of tongue in the finish.
The chamomile is delicate in this blend, as is the ginger. It is incredibly relaxing to sip, and it is one that I’d recommend for early evening when you’re at that point in your day that you want to wind down but aren’t quite ready to pack it in yet.
Cheers!
Chill Pill from Compass Teas
Tea Information:
Leaf Type: Herbal
Where to Buy: Compass Teas
Company Description:
Need to take a Chill Pill to calm you down? This infusion is full of Vitamin C, antioxidants, and the wonderful soothing benefits of high quality herbs. You’ll love the orange / chamomile flavor that’s sure to calm you down on your stressful days, and help slip you off into sweet dreams at night.
Taster’s Review:
This is a very pleasant blend from Compass Teas. If you’re like me, you cringe at the thought of chamomile. As I’ve confessed before, I used to really dislike chamomile, but, I have developed an appreciation for it. I still don’t like the chamomile dust that is sometimes found in substandard tea bags from the local grocery store, but, in whole leaf blends like this one from Compass Teas, the whole chamomile blossoms are quite agreeable.
In fact, if I hadn’t read the ingredients and saw the chamomile blossoms in the blend when I measured it into my smart tea maker, I wouldn’t have known that this is a chamomile tisane! The flavor of the chamomile is quite soft and melds almost seamlessly with the citrus flavors of this blend.
The overall flavor of this tea is quite mild and in keeping with the “Chill Pill” kind of attitude. I previously reviewed this tea, and I am finding it every bit as enjoyable now as I once did.
This is a nice alternative to those who are looking for a soothing, relaxing tisane before bedtime but think they don’t like chamomile!