Friday, November 9, 2012

My latest tea tastings

I'm still working my way through that great box of tea samples from Two Leaves and a Bud, and here are the ones I've tried this week: Organic Peppermint, Better Belly Blend and Jasmine Petal.

I started one morning at the office with a cup of Organic Peppermint tea, because I was feeling sleepy and I've heard the scent of peppermint makes you more alert. I think it helped, and the peppermint tea had a very clean, crisp peppermint taste. Just what I needed!

One day after lunch, I sampled the Jasmine Petal green tea. This one had a strong jasmine scent, and I was pleased that the taste was a bit more subdued. Just a nice, lightly flavored jasmine.

My favorite of these three, though, was the Better Belly Blend. I was hoping it would make me a size 4, but then I read that oops, it was supposed to "settle your tummy." Oh, OK! This blend contains fennel, ginger, anise, mint, caraway, calendula and apple pieces. It was a spicy, almost peppery tasting tea, and I found it the perfect sip for a cool fall afternoon when I was trying to warm up a little. All in all, these three get a thumbs-up from me!
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7 comments:

  1. Michele M./ Finch RestNovember 9, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Good to know!

    When I was in college I pretty much drank only Jasmine tea, and the scent and smell takes me right back to those happy days.

    I have yet to be a fan of mint anything, so would probably skip the peppermint tea - but how nice for a tea for what we call having "the bellies." I will have to try and get some of these teas, Angela.

    Thanks again for your wonderful reviews and recommendations!

    Have a fabulous weekend.

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  2. Judith @ Lavender CottageNovember 9, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Good review of the teas. I often use specific herbal blends for health issues and was wondering if the belly tea was for weight loss. :-)
    Judith

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  3. JoyNovember 9, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    All three sound wonderful to me!

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  4. StephNovember 9, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Mmm, I think I would like the better belly tea, too!

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  5. Marilyn MillerNovember 9, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Oh and I thought the Belly tea was for having Belly Laughs! Silly, I know. Thanks for the review.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    These reviews are great Angela, makes me want to try them. Joanie

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  7. GingerNovember 9, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    Thanks for the reviews. The better belly blend sounds nice, both in name and the ingredients.

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