Bedtime Story

Actually needed this for a morning medicinal — woke up jittery and tense and need something to stanch the flow of adrenaline. This was handy and helped; if nothing else, having a hot cup of anything steamy and smell-goody in my hand helps me relax. I’d give it the flavor equivalent of Celestial Seasonings’ Tension tamer.

I love this tea, sometimes I can’t sleep without it. I sweeten it with honey, but even without it it tastes great. It has a light mint taste with a great flowery chamomile flavor. It’s just so soothing and sweet tasting.

This tea has a nice buttery, syrupy quality to it, which gives it the comforting vibe that it purports to have. To me, the mint is fairly subtle—more of a gentle aftertaste—secondary to what I think is the flavor of chamomile. The flavor is definitely not in-your-face (contrast: Celestial Seasonings Tension Tamer—which, by the way, I love!)

Incidentally, I’ve yawned about twelve times while drinking the tea since beginning to write this review, so maybe it really does work…?

Steep Information:
Amount: 1 teabag, 1.9g
Additives: none
Water: 6 ounces filtered boiling
Steep Time: a little over 4 minutes
Served: Hot

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: Strong odor, Spearmint, chamomile, hint of Lemon
Steeped Tea Smell: mint
Flavor: mint (Bobbie and MilitiaJim indicate “gum”)
Body: Medium
Aftertaste: mint
Liquor: light brown

An impulse buy while grocery shopping at Target.

I thought it was fine, if you wanted and expected a mint tea. Apparently this is not what Bobbie or MilitiaJim wanted or like. Oh well, anyone want some?

Post-Steep Additives: none

images: http://amazonv.blogspot.com/2010/04/lipton-teabag-herbal-tea-bedtime-story.html

I drink this tea before bedtime when I’m wired. It calms me and helps me to sleep. It’s a soft, relaxing blend of Chamomile. The Spearmint is not overpowering like I had worried it might be.

The ingredients listed are Spearmint Leaves, Chamomile Flowers, Peppermint Leaves, Orange Peel, Lemon Grass, Spice, Chicory Root. I would say that along with the Chamomile and Mint flavors, the Chicory Root, stands out a bit, giving the tea a hint of earthiness.

Had some in the late evening while listening to Chopin. A nice relaxing tea, with the chamomile not too overpowering. The mint and citrus complement it nicely.

Actually good for a Lipton tea

A find of my roommates, enjoying with honey and a slice of toast with pumpkin butter. And The Office and knitting.