Well, friends, the plague has hit our home. It feels like we’ve been sick for a thousand years, but it’s probably closer to three weeks. After having no taste for tea (WHO AM I) for the first two weeks, and drowning my coughing sorrows in all the throat coat tea in the tri-city area, I was finally feeling like branching out. This herbal blend from Yerba Buena was everything I was craving.
While all three of these particular herbals have a tendency to be overpowering, in this blend, they work PERFECTLY. Maybe it’s the softer, sweeter spearmint, or the gentle hint of lavender and ginger in the background, this cuppa is just as appropriate for an omg-get-me-some-sick-day tea variety as it would be for a bedtime wind-down. Mmm. Just the ticket.
Here’s the scoop!
Leaf Type: Herbal
Where to Buy: Yerba Buena Tea
Description
You’re a butterfly, floating gently above the French countryside, hills of purple lavender rolling for miles in the sun. The minty fresh ginger goodness from a cup of steeping herbal brew wafts up and wakes you from a daydream so joyful you can hardly believe it’s true. Could it be that this is only tea?
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Golden West from Pacific Tea. . . . .
Golden West from Pacific Tea – I have to tell you – I wasn’t thinking I would like this fruity herbal offering – but I did!
Golden West contains apple bits, rosehip peels, hibiscus, pineapple bits with rice flour, pear slices, coconut chips, ginger, natural flavour, and marigold petals. I wasn’t thrilled when I saw hibiscus but I set that aside based on all of the other ingredients in this blend of flavors. I figured it would be sweet but I was hoping it wasn’t going to be TOO sweet. Lucky for me – it’s sweetness was JUST RIGHT.
This fruity herbal was inspired by a golden afternoon in the Solomon western province and offered the low-acid blend of pear, coconut and ginger, then topped with notes of pineapple, marigold and hibiscus.
For me – personally – the pear shined here! The pineapple and coconut paired together awesomely and was the second flavor I picked up on. Apple was the third. Both the ginger and the hibiscus were very subtle and I think that is why this worked the way it did!
It was sweet and creamy. A yin and yang of sorts. It was hydrating at the same time. And didn’t leave a FUNKY aftertaste. This was delightful both hot and cold. This makes a wonderful Fruit Infusion.
Here’s the scoop!
Leaf Type: Herbal
Where to Buy: Pacific Tea
Description
Inspired by a golden afternoon in the Solomon western province, the low-acid blend of pear, coconut and ginger, tops any day with notes of pineapple, marigold and hibiscus.
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Turmeric Lemon Ginger from Yerba Bueno Tea Co. . . . .
I feel like I’m suck in an episode of PeeWee Herman’s Playhouse and the Word of the Day is “Turmeric” with all of the Turmeric type teas I have been reviewing lately! But that’s ok because I’m one of Turmeric’s biggest fans! Today I introduce to you Turmeric Lemon Ginger from Yerba Bueno Tea Co.
Organic Turmeric Root, Organic Lemongrass, Organic Ginger Root, Organic Lemon Peel, Organic Licorice Root, Organic Black Pepper are the official ingredients in this herbal tisane.
I could see, smell, and taste each of those ingredients! Pretty impressive if you ask me! I’m not sure why but the trio of Turmeric, Lemon, and Ginger always seem to work well! I was a bit nervous of the Licorice in this but it ended up being tasty along side the others and the peppery kick worked nicely, too!
Turmeric Lemon Ginger from Yerba Bueno Tea Co. is right up my alley especially when ending my day!
Here’s the scoop!
Leaf Type: Herbal
Where to Buy: Yerba Bueno Tea Co.
Description
For thousands of years the Siddhars of India have touted the healing effects of turmeric. We love it for its incredible color and taste. Our perfected fusion includes this ancient herb, lemongrass, ginger, licorice root and whole black pepper corns to soothe your mind, body and soul.
Organic Turmeric Root, Organic Lemongrass, Organic Ginger Root, Organic Lemon Peel, Organic Licorice Root, Organic Black Pepper
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Organic Ginger Calendula from Spicely Organics
Ginger can be an amazing addition to most things: stir frys, breads, teas, etc. It’s got a great flavor and when used right it shines and helps other flavors shine as well.
In teas, I find it best when it contributes spice and lots of it. One can even buy packets of ginger crystals which dissolve in hot water (not exactly tea but close enough) and it contributes such a delightful spicy burn. So, when I see a tea with Ginger in its name, I expect that heat. Like a hug from the inside. The ginger in this doesn’t quite have that hug-level ginger but there is a little kick that would be similar to one of those back pat hugs guys do when they don’t actually want to hug if I am keeping with the metaphor. The ginger is there but it just didn’t want to fully commit.
Regardless of the lack of spice I was hoping for, this goes down quite easily. The base is smooth and honeyed and provides a nice foundation for the ginger to build on. I don’t think the calendula is doing much but if it is, it would be adding some more sweetness to keep this mellow.
All in all, I think this could do with a bit more heat. Some more spice and this would be perfect. As it is, it is still quite nice though and certainly a different sort of caffeine-free option to enjoy in the evenings when you’re not in the mood for fruity or dessert-like flavors.
Here’s the scoop!
Leaf Type: Red Rooibos Blend
Where to Buy: Spicely Organics
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