Tea Reviews and Updates June 22

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

I have some updates and thoughts on teas I have ordered and tried recently, and thought some might be interested.

Zealong Tea Company--I tried a sample assortment and all of them were very weak, didn't have much flavor. I won't try them again.

Adagio Tea--Golden Monkey, portions sample package, and oolong. They were all good, not exceptional but certainly good tea.

Tea Forte--One of my favorites and they are having a summer sale now. Canisters are $13 because they are going to new designs I think. I love the ones they have and ordered more of Rasberry Ganache, Black Current and Camomille Citron and Blueberry Merlot.

The Blueberry and Raspberry are great iced teas. I think they have the best green and herbal teas I have ever had--by far. Some things are 40 percent off--I think it's still on today! I really have only had one of their teas I did NOT like and it had rooibos in it. And their Jubilee assortment is to me wonderful! I like the teas in it!

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

I forgot Rishi Tea! I got one of their sample packages too and so far, it has been good tea. And I also got the little glass teapot along with it and love it! You leave the leaves in and it filters them out, so it's easy to re-steep for more tea!

I have tried the English breakfast and The China Breakfast--which was not as strong but still good. I think there are better ones, but it was ok. Way better than the tea from New Zealand mentioned above.

Photodreamr · ‎10-23-2023

Your post is very timely. I was thinking about learning the different teas. I think it would be fun. I just placed an order from Forte tea. I bought the tea carafe and samples. Thank you for your help on my learning journey.

haddon9 · ‎03-09-2010

@Sooner I had read that hibiscus tea helps with lowering blood pressure. I take medication for my bp but it was still not so great do I decided to give the tea a try.

I bought Republic of Tea's Natural Hibiscus and their Lean Green Supergreen Matcha & Garcinia with Cinnamon tea blend. Both hibiscus and matcha green tea have antioxidants which are good for you.

I have been making myself a pitcher of this tea mixture almost every day for the last two weeks. It's delicious and has a natural sweetness so I found no need to add any of my own. I have been trying to drink more water which is not easy when I don't feel thirsty and the tea helps a lot.

I can't believe that it has significantly lowered my plood pressure by almost 20 points! I did mention this to my vascular doctor when I saw him last week and he agreed that hibiscus tea does lower blood pressure. I see my primary soon and will mention it to her as well.

Republic of Tea is a quality brand and they use unbleached bags for their teas. They tend to b a bit pricey though but not as pricey as Tea Forte.

In addition, I know this sounds a bit crazy but my arthritis seems to be not as painful. My hands and knees don't hurt as much!

This is something that I plan on sticking with if things continue to go well. When I go on vacation, I plan on bringing some tea bags with me!

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@haddon9 Thank you so much for posting this! I am going to check on what's in some of these favorite sweet/tart more herbal tea mixes I now love especially iced!

It has taken me awhile to adjust what I now spend money on retired. I decided that a can or jar of great tuna is worth more to me than the price of a fast food meal.

A special cup or glass of tea is something I can spend more on than that soda or tea at a restaurant. Also, I have tried teas since the 1980's so I have my basic and standard ones that are not on the expensive side.

I'm old, retired and so I can "adjust" like I wouldn't have when working! I can have different treats (lucky me!) and pay more attention to health--so I really really appreciate your posting what you did! Looking back wow I spent so much eating out!

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@haddon9 Glad I looked these up so I won't drink too much licorice root! Ingredients in a few favorites:

Raspberry Nectar:Organic apple, organic rosehip, organic hibiscus, organic licorice root, organic orange peel, natural flavor, organic raspberry. Contains licorice, avoid excessive consumption.

Raspberry Ganache: Organic black tea, organic cocoa husk, organic cocoa bean, natural flavors, organic hibiscus, organic raspberries, organic elderberry.

Chamomile Citron: Organic chamomile, organic hibiscus, organic rosehip, organic peppermint, organic lemongrass, organic lemon verbena, organic licorice root, natural flavors.

Blueberry Merlot: Organic rosehip, organic hibiscus, organic blueberry, organic sage, natural flavors, organic cornflower petals

haddon9 · ‎03-09-2010

@Sooner Some of those sound really delicious but too much licorice root can be unhealthy. Too much can be bad for those with heart, kidney & high blood pressure. At least that's what I have read and though I love licorice I try to not consume too much.

I'm going to keep drinking my hibiscus/matcha green tea mixture and see how it goes after a few more weeks.

I agree that quality treats are so worth it now that we aren't working anymore! Sometimes it's the small things that make life pleasurable!

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@haddon9 wrote:
@Sooner Some of those sound really delicious but too much licorice root can be unhealthy. Too much can be bad for those with heart, kidney & high blood pressure. At least that's what I have read and though I love licorice I try to not consume too much.

I'm going to keep drinking my hibiscus/matcha green tea mixture and see how it goes after a few more weeks.

I agree that quality treats are so worth it now that we aren't working anymore! Sometimes it's the small things that make life pleasurable!

@haddon9 Yes--watch the licorice intake () and yes, it really is the little thing, the simple thing, that we have time to relish and experience now! It's a real treat!