I found this single wrapped bag waaaayy in the back of my tea drawer. I wonder if it was part of an advent calendar that I put aside because of the hibiscus? It said Best Before January 2022 on the wrapper..

Ooops.

The flavor seemed muted to me. Probably because it was old? I got a bit of zing from the hibiscus, a faint hint of spices. I didn’t get any orange. Between my bum nose not being able to smell and the age of the tea I just didn’t get much. It was drinkable but not very flavorful. I bet it would have been better two years ago.

ashmanra

There you are! I haven’t seen you post in a while and was wondering how you weee doing!

Maddy Barone

I am unfortunately back to fighting cancer. A new spot appeared on my liver and was found at the end of January. I’m doing very well. I’ll be done with this round of radiation next Thursday. I have been drinking a cup of herbal tea most evenings, mostly my trusty peppermint. Maybe I’ll branch out into cold brews soon. :)

ashmanra

I am glad to hear you are doing well in spite of the new spot. Hugs from afar!

gmathis

From me, too!

Michelle

Keep fighting! I hope the peppermint helps, I usually feel brighter after a cup. Sending healing vibes through the interwebs

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ashmanra

There you are! I haven’t seen you post in a while and was wondering how you weee doing!

Maddy Barone

I am unfortunately back to fighting cancer. A new spot appeared on my liver and was found at the end of January. I’m doing very well. I’ll be done with this round of radiation next Thursday. I have been drinking a cup of herbal tea most evenings, mostly my trusty peppermint. Maybe I’ll branch out into cold brews soon. :)

ashmanra

I am glad to hear you are doing well in spite of the new spot. Hugs from afar!

gmathis

From me, too!

Michelle

Keep fighting! I hope the peppermint helps, I usually feel brighter after a cup. Sending healing vibes through the interwebs

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I love cats. I love alone time. I love sitting indoors on a cold winter night with a book or my knitting while drinking tea. I don’t have a sense of smell, so many of the more subtle flavors of tea escape me. Two of the things I CAN taste are bitter and sour, so any tea that has even a slightly bitter taste is nasty for me. And what others might perceive as pleasant tartness may be horribly sour for me.

I’m also a writer. I love writing, and a mug of hot tea helps me get through the hours sitting in front of the computer. Although I’m a comparatively new tea drinker, I’m jumping in feet first. Feel free to recommend any teas you think I might enjoy.

100-91 – Wowza! I want to keep this tea in the cupboard all the time.
75-90 – Very nice. It would be good to have this tea on hand from time to time.
60-74 – OK. Wouldn’t keep it in the cupboard, but I would drink it again.
45-59 – If a friend served this I would drink it to be polite, but it’s not really my cuppa.
Lower than 45 – Blech. It was too sour or bitter for my taste. Would not drink it again.

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