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This is quite simply my favorite tea. Although I much prefer the loose tea to the bags- it is so convenient to be able to carry them around.
There has been a lot of upheaval in my life, lately, so you know that I have needed a tea called "Calm." This particular tea, by Tazo, has great ingredients (chamomile blossoms, hibiscus flowers, spearmint leaves, rose petals, blackberry leaves, peppermint leaves, safflower, lemon balm, lemon grass and natural flavorings). I could definitely taste the rose petals and most of the other ingredients I mentioned above. I can definitely see why this is supposed to calm you down. Chamomile has calming properties that soothe me into feeling more at peace (just not so much that it feels like I have been induced). I am so glad that some products (like tea), especially from Tazo, have remained untampered with and are still made with ingredients we can easily pronounce and are derived from nature. I highly reccomend this tea when you are feeling stressed, need a little "tea escape" or for any reason at all, really.
It is unclear, though, from their web site, how many of their ingredients are organic or kosher, and they do use some "natural flavors" in their teas--this wording seems a little vague for a super premium tea.On the paper tea packet, Tazo writes, "a soothing blend of chamomile blossoms and other relaxing herbs." On their web site, Tazo describes the flavor profile of Calm as "creamy, floral, minty, toasty, sweet, honey-like. ****Tazo's Calm Herbal Infusion is a nice chamomile tea. In general I'm not a big fan of tea with flavorings added, preferring the subtleness and authentic taste of the real thing.The ingredients in Calm are: chamomile flowers, hibiscus flowers, spearmint, lemongrass, rose petals, blackberry leaves, safflowers, peppermint, sarsaparilla, lemon balm, licorice and natural flavors. Their web site is fun and quirky, with a Zen-type focus, definitely worth checking out. I don't taste all of these various flavors, but I do taste the chamomile, and it is fine, not overwhelming or as artificial tasting as several of the other Tazo teas I've sampled.I would rate this tea, and Tazo in general, as good---better than premium teas like Stash or Celestial Seasonings---but not as good as Numi. It is caffeine-free.Tazo is an interesting company that makes only super premium teas.
Naturally sweet in a nice light way, with a smooth finish". I taste the chamomile and some flavorings, and they are not unpleasant, just hard to pin down as to what they are besides the chamomile. As the name gently implies, Tazo Calm has a lovely floral bouquet with an apple-like flavor and distinct toasty notes. They are socially responsible, based in Portland, and have the motto, "The Reincarnation of Tea". Tazo is owned by Starbucks. Tazo describes the aroma as "minty, hay like, rose".
I'm soooooo spoiled by Numi teas, which is why Tazo Calm gets only four stars.****
Tazo Calm Herbal Infusion will allow your body to relax into sleep and can be especially calming after yoga, before bed, or when writing peaceful thoughts in your journal. Ingredients: Chamomile flowers, hibiscus flowers, spearmint, lemongrass, rose petals, blackberry leaves, safflowers, peppermint, sarsaparilla, lemon balm, licorice, and other natural flavors.
You can brew this tea in your coffee maker by letting the water drip slowly onto the tea that is sitting in a coffee filter or you can use the infuser that comes with this kit. "A single cup of Tazo Calm has been known to have the same effect as sitting for 45 minutes in a mountain meadow on a sunny day with your shoes off." ~tea packet Drinking this particular tea blend almost begs for 32 ounces of water.
How often do you drink a tea with "rose petals" in the blend. This tea has a magical, almost golden sparkle of brass.
The ingredients in this herbal blend are almost romantic. Chamomile is known for its soothing properties and after drinking this tea I have vivid dreams and my sleep is deep and calm and I wake up refreshed.
~The Rebecca Review
Outstanding. And it was soooooo nice to savor all the infused flavors.
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