in search of a perfect tea

AnnaRaven

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Wifezilla said:
The tea I am trying to recreate was sweet without any added sugar, it was a rich red-ish brown (could mean it had hibiscus), had a strong orange flavor (added citrus oils?), and was herbal...so no actual tea leaves.
Licorice root (does NOT taste like anise/licorice) is a great sweetener without being sugary. And is found in a lot of herbal teas.
 

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Neko-chan said:
Hibiscus will create a vivid purple red tea. It's a really brilliant color.

The only time I drink mint tea is for stomach upsets and stress. Works a treat. :)
I recently found out that mint tea is NOT good for acid reflux, as it relaxes the esophageal sphincter; so it can actually exacerbate the problem
 

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I use mint teas for sinus issues. I use ginger based teas for tummy stuff.
 
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