Hide

Welcome to Steepster, an online tea community.

Write a tea journal, see what others are drinking and get recommendations from people you trust. or Learn More

Swiss Vervaine Melange from Teavana
87

So exhausted today. I was up until 3 finishing a paper for class… probably wrote some things I shouldn’t have, but it was a “letter to my future self” so if I want to be honest/make jokes to future me, then I will. Whatever. I’m done with it.

I bought this tea over spring break but haven’t tried it yet because the smell turned me off… it smells like a Ricola cough drop – herbal and minty. Ricolas work wonders, and I force myself to eat them, but I really like the way they taste. They’re edible, obviously, but I wouldn’t take them if I didn’t like them.

But today is one of those days where I’m just so tired, my body is aching, I have a headache… I decided why not, I’ll try it.

It’s actually really really good. The citrus is there, but it’s not overpowering. The mint supports it without clashing. There’s a apple-and-mallow center to the flavor that balances it out and makes it really smooth.

I rarely add honey to teas (too much honey upsets my stomach) but I added about a teaspoon and a half (MUCH more than I’d usually add, if I did add any) of Savannah Bee Company’s Tea Honey, and it’s actually amazing. I know I’ll refill my tin of this when I go home for the summer.

…also, don’t know why everyone thinks this is Vampire Diaries related?

People who liked this

Amy oh
Ian
ashmanra
Dylan Oxford
DaisyChubb
Angrboda

Comments

Dylan Oxford
Dylan Oxford 2012-05-01 20:36:53 -0400

Vervaine basically serves the role of Garlic in the vampire diaries, it’s like vampire kryptonite. I had also never heard of it called vervaine until Missy started watching that show (it’s always been Lemon Verbena in my world).

Michelle
Michelle 2012-05-01 20:45:23 -0400

…ohhh. Well then. Guess I’ll be safe tonight.

Login or sign up to leave a comment.

Profile

Bio

Michelle, 19. College student: upstate NY.

I really enjoy tea, British television and theatre. I read a lot, write a lot, dream a lot.

Location

Geneva, NY, United States

Website

http://michellefedaphotograph...

Following These People

Aiko
Aiko

I like tea. And fish.

Uniquity
Uniquity

I am a lover of many...

morgan
morgan

loves tea, knitting ...

Ninavampi
Ninavampi

I love tea and have ...

Ian
Ian

Hello! I'm Ian an...

TeaVivre
TeaVivre

Hello, I am Angel Ch...

Andrew.
Andrew.

I'm Andrew. I Write ...

Invader Zim
Invader Zim

I'm an avid tea drin...

VeryPisces
VeryPisces

Uselessly overeducat...

Geoffrey
Geoffrey

Tea drinking, tango ...

Amy oh
Amy oh

My profile pic is of...

K S
K S

Having a passion for...

ashmanra
ashmanra

I am a music teacher...

Dylan Oxford
Dylan Oxford

My fiancé and I are ...

Spoonvonstup
Spoonvonstup

I generally drink Ch...

ashley annie
ashley annie

I love having a hot ...

Jenn
Jenn

I'm an animal loving...

Rebecca Lynn
Rebecca Lynn

Hi! I've been drinki...

See More